[bail] n [ME baille, fr. MF, bucket, fr. ML bajula water vessel, fr. fem. of L bajulus] (14c): a container used to remove water from a boat
[2]bail vt (1613) 1: to clear (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side--usu. used with out
2: to clear water from by dipping and throwing--usu. used with out -- bail.er n [3]bail n [ME, custody, bail, fr. MF, custody, fr. baillier to have in charge, deliver, fr. ML bajulare to control, fr. L, to carry a load, fr. bajulus porter] (15c) 1: the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the due appearance of the prisoner
2: security given for the release of a prisoner on bail
3: one who provides bail [4]bail vt (1548) 1: to release under bail
2: to procure the release of by giving bail--often used with out
3: to help from a predicament--used with out "~ing out impoverished countries" -- bail.able adj [5]bail n [ME beil, baile, prob. of Scand origin; akin to Sw bygel bow, hoop; akin to OE bugan to bend--more at bow] (15c) 1 a: a supporting half hoop b: a hinged bar for holding paper against the platen of a typewriter
2: a usu. arched handle (as of a kettle or pail) [6]bail vt [AF baillier, fr. F] (1768): to deliver (property) in trust to another for a special purpose and for a limited period [7]bail n [perh. fr. [5]bail] (1844) chiefly Brit: a device for confining or separating animals