Definition of veil. Meaning of veil. Synonyms of veil

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Definition of veil

Veil
Veil Veil, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Veiled; p. pr. & vb. n. Veiling.] [Cf. OF. veler, F. voiler, L. velarc. See Veil, n.] [Written also vail.] 1. To throw a veil over; to cover with a veil. Her face was veiled; yet to my fancied sight, Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person shined. --Milton. 2. Fig.: To invest; to cover; to hide; to conceal. To keep your great pretenses veiled. --Shak.
veil
Vail Vail, v. t. [Aphetic form of avale. See Avale, Vale.] [Written also vale, and veil.] 1. To let fail; to allow or cause to sink. [Obs.] Vail your regard Upon a wronged, I would fain have said, a maid! --Shak. 2. To lower, or take off, in token of inferiority, reverence, submission, or the like. France must vail her lofty-plumed crest! --Shak. Without vailing his bonnet or testifying any reverence for the alleged sanctity of the relic. --Sir. W. Scott.

Meaning of veil from wikipedia

- veil is an article of clothing or hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face, or an object of some significance. Veiling has...
- Look up veil in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A veil is an article of clothing. Veil(s) may also refer to: Veil (mycology), two structures ****ociated...
- The Veil may refer to: The Veil (2016 film), an American supernatural horror film The Veil (2017 film), an American post-apocalyptic film The Veil (American...
- The Veil is an American thriller television limited series written by Steven Knight, produced by FX Productions, and starring Elisabeth Moss and Yumna...
- accept it as an order to cover the whole body without exception via niqab. Veiling practices vary globally based on local laws and customs. Hijab clothing...
- Black Veil Brides is an American rock band based in Hollywood, California. The group formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently composed of lead...
- Pierce the Veil is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 2006. It was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbanding...
- The Veils are an English/New Zealand indie/rock band fronted by singer and songwriter Finn Andrews. Finn Andrews was born in London, the son of musician...
- Blue veil may refer to: Blue veil, symbol of women's piety, sacrifice and observance, see Daughters of Divine Love The Blue Veil (Ingres), 1821 religious...
- Bridal Veil Falls, Bridalveil Falls or Bridalveil Fall is a frequently-used name for waterfalls that observers fancy resemble a bride's veil: Bridal Veil Falls...