Definition of veil
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a length of cloth worn by women as a covering for the head and shoulders and often especially in Eastern countries for the face
specifically
: the outer covering of a nun's headdress
b
: a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress
a bridal veil
c
: any of various liturgical cloths
especially
: a cloth used to cover the chalice
2
: the life of a nun
—often used in the phrase take the veil
3
: a concealing curtain or cover of cloth
4
: something that resembles a veil
a veil of stars
especially
: something that hides or obscures like a veil
lift the veil of secrecy
veil
verb
veiled; veiling; veils
Definition of veil (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover, provide, obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
: to put on or wear a veil
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The first known use of veil was in the 13th century
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