NYT Dictionary
BAILIWICK
/ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/NounBAIL-i-wickbail-i-wick · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From bailie (“bailiff”) and wick (“dwelling”), from Old English wīc.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.