Definition of bail

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Bail (n.) A half hoop for supporting the cover of a carrier's wagon, awning of a boat, etc..

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Caution :: Caution (n.) Security; guaranty; bail.
Depositary :: Depositary (n.) One to whom goods are bailed, to be kept for the bailor without a recompense..
Bail :: Bail (n.) The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable..
Bail :: Bail (n.) A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.
Estreat :: Estreat (n.) A true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record, esp. of amercements or penalties set down in the rolls of court to be levied by the bailiff, or other officer..
Burghmaster :: Burghmaster (n.) An officer who directs and lays out the meres or boundaries for the workmen; -- called also bailiff, and barmaster..
Stipulation :: Stipulation (n.) A material article of an agreement; an undertaking in the nature of bail taken in the admiralty courts; a bargain.
Baillie :: Baillie (n.) Bailiff.
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) That can be delivered in trust; as, bailable goods..
Bailed :: Bailed (imp. & p. p.) of Bai.
Bail :: Bail (v./t.) To set free, or deliver from arrest, or out of custody, on the undertaking of some other person or persons that he or they will be responsible for the appearance, at a certain day and place, of the person bailed..
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) Admitting of bail; as, a bailable offense..
Bail :: Bail (n.) The person or persons who procure the release of a prisoner from the custody of the officer, or from imprisonment, by becoming surely for his appearance in court..
Philistine :: Philistine (n.) A bailiff.
Vadium :: Vadium (n.) Pledge; security; bail. See Mortgage.
Bailer :: Bailer (n.) See Bailor.
Deposit :: Deposit (v. t.) A bailment of money or goods to be kept gratuitously for the bailor.
Reeve :: Reeve (n.) an officer, steward, bailiff, or governor; -- used chiefly in compounds; as, shirereeve, now written sheriff; portreeve, etc..
Bailable :: Bailable (a.) Having the right or privilege of being admitted to bail, upon bond with sureties; -- used of persons..
Bail :: Bail (n.) The outer wall of a feudal castle. Hence: The space inclosed by it; the outer court.
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