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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Baillie-court, n. Also: bailey-, ballie court. [f. Baillie n.¹ Cf. the earlier Bailȝe-court.] A local court held by a bailie. 1521 Exch. R. XV. 20 n.
The saidis ballie and chalmerlan courtis of oure erledome and lordschip forsaidis 1535 Reg. Privy S. II. 254/1.
Schiref courtis, baillie courtis, burrow courtis, or ony uthir temporale courtis 1559 Coll. Aberd. & B. 313.
Giffand … to our said baillyes … express mandament … bailley courtis … to proclaime, sett, affixe and hauld 1655 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 158.
In the books of the court of justic, … or baillie court books of Aberdene