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vail
1[ veyl ]
verb (used with object)
- to let sink; lower.
- Archaic. to take off or doff (one's hat), as in respect or submission.
vail
2[ veyl ]
vail
3[ veyl ]
noun
- a veil.
verb (used with object)
- to veil.
vail
1/ veɪl /
vail
2/ veɪl /
noun
- an archaic spelling of veil
vail
3/ veɪl /
verb
- to lower (something, such as a weapon), esp as a sign of deference or submission
- to remove (the hat, cap, etc) as a mark of respect or meekness
Word History and Origins
Origin of vail1
Origin of vail2
Origin of vail3
Word History and Origins
Origin of vail1
Example Sentences
Sargent said they went skiing in Vail and fishing in Cabo but also talked business.
So, I started writing to this girl Tobi Vail who had a fanzine called Jigsaw, and she was very supportive.
He added that the company could consider legal action against PETA for defamation of Vail.
Vail also allegedly omitted eyewitness testimony that Benjamin was regularly beaten by his Ringling Bros. trainer.
A sister city of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Vail makes being cold the center of its universe and you should, too.
Yet Faith penetrates the vail and sees the glorious land of promise—the inheritance of our race.
But to her surprise the man sitting at the table in the sitting-room, and reading the newspaper, was not Wise but Mr Vail.
He was Vail's tool, by reason of past historic incidents, and the scheme had been planned by the two conspirators.
My land, Jane Vail could of had her choice of the town, where she comes from.
"It's rare and fine to have you back, Jane Vail," he said, glowing with gladness.
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