Definition

A person who gives their property to someone else to keep safe or to take care of it.

Example

The bailor entrusted his valuable artwork to the gallery for safekeeping.

Conversation

Did you know that a bailor is someone who gives their belongings to another person?

Really? I never heard that term before.

Yeah, it’s often used in legal contexts, especially with property.

That makes sense, thanks for explaining what a bailor is!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bailor → The word 'bailor' originates from Old French 'bailler' (meaning to deliver or to hand over) and the suffix '-or' (meaning one who). A bailor is one who delivers or hands over property to another, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'hands over' ('bailler') something to another person — that's what a bailor does.

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