bail out

Word Origin & History

"bond money," late 15c., a sense that apparently developed from that of "temporary release from jail" (into the custody of another, who gives security), recorded from early 15c. That evolved from earlier meaning "captivity, custody" (early 14c.). From Old French baillier "to control, to guard, deliver" (12c.), from Latin bajulare "to bear a burden," from bajulus "porter," of unknown origin. In late 18c. criminal slang, to give leg bail meant "to run away."

Example Sentences for bail out

He had himself been obliged to bail out three times, running in from the reef.

It required constant exertion on the part of Father Hennepin to bail out the water with a small birch cup, as fast as it ran in.

The present question is, Shall we bail out young Scarlett, or not?

Then he began to bail out that ocean's riches for my encouragement and joy.

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verb. leave behind, relinquish

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