E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Bail (French, bailler).
To deliver up.
1
Common bail or bail below. A bail given to the sheriff, after arresting a person, to guarantee that the defendant will appear in court at any day and time the court demands.
2
Special bail or bail above, consists of persons who undertake to satisfy all claims made on the defendant, and to guarantee his rendering himself up to justice when required.
3
Bail. (See LEG-BAIL.)
4
To bail up. To disarm before robbing, to force to throw up the arms. (Australian.)
