Definition of bail

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Bail (v./t.) To deliver, as goods in trust, for some special object or purpose, upon a contract, expressed or implied, that the trust shall be faithfully executed on the part of the bailee, or person intrusted; as, to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier..

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Philistine :: Philistine (n.) A bailiff.
Baillie :: Baillie (n.) Same as Bailie.
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) That can be delivered in trust; as, bailable goods..
Bail :: Bail (n.) The outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed by it; the outer court.
Ballium :: Ballium (n.) See Bailey.
Bail :: Bail (n.) The security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out on bail; to go bail for any one..
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons..
Burghmaster :: Burghmaster (n.) An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundaries for the workmen; -- called also bailiff, and barmaster..
Stump :: Stump (n.) One of the three pointed rods stuck in the ground to form a wicket and support the bails.
Bailor :: Bailor (n.) One who delivers goods or money to another in trust.
Bailiff :: Bailiff (n.) An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc..
Bail :: Bail (n.) A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.
Baillie :: Baillie (n.) Bailiff.
Vadium :: Vadium (n.) Pledge; security; bail. See Mortgage.
Bailey :: Bailey (n.) The outer wall of a feudal castle.
Approver :: Approver (v. t.) A bailiff or steward; an agent.
Bail :: Bail (v. t.) To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with out; as, to bail water out of a boat..
Bumbailiff :: Bumbailiff (n.) See Bound bailiff, under Bound, a..
Replevy :: Replevy (v. t.) To bail.
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) Admitting of bail; as, a bailable offense..
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