VEIL, n. L. velum.
1. A cover a curtain something to intercept the view and lude an object.
2. A cover a disguise. See Vail. The latter orthography gives the Latin pronunciation as well as the English, and is to be preferred.
VEIL,
1. To cover with a veil to conceal.
2. To invest to cover.
3. To hide. See Vail.
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