English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
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Examples for "Bailey"
Examples for "Bailey"
1The second house on Bailey Road had been finished only last year.
2Rebecca Long-Bailey said further talks were taking place in the coming week.
3The prime minister today wrote to Bailey thanking him for his report.
4That decision will be taken by many actors over time, Bailey said.
5I think we are making good progress on that front, Bailey said.
1A schoolmaster called Nathan Bailey had made a good attempt in 1721, but it dealt primarily with the origin of words.