Bailey

/ˈbeɪli/
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Other forms: Baileys

Definitions of Bailey
  1. noun
    English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
    synonyms: Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey
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    lexicographer, lexicologist
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
  2. noun
    United States singer (1918-1990)
    synonyms: Pearl Bailey, Pearl Mae Bailey
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    singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
    a person who sings
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