Definitions

1. noun

A title of respect for a magistrate in Scotland.

“The Baillie of the local court was respected throughout the town.”

2. noun

A member of the town council in Scotland.

“The Baillie was elected to the town council and played a key role in local decision-making.”

3. noun

A title of respect for a person who is a justice of the peace, especially in Scotland.

“The Baillie presided over the court with dignity and fairness.”

4. proper noun

Baillie, a surname of Scottish origin.

“The novelist M. M. Baillie was born in Glasgow.”