verb (used with object)
1.
to let sink; lower.
2.
Archaic. to take off or doff (one's hat), as in respect or submission.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English valen, aphetic variant of avalen (now obsolete) < Middle French avaler to move down, verbal derivative of phrase a val down (literally, to the valley) (a to (< Latin ad) + val vale)
1300–50; Middle English valen, aphetic variant of avalen (now obsolete) < Middle French avaler to move down, verbal derivative of phrase a val down (literally, to the valley) (a to (< Latin ad) + val vale)
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vail1 (veɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to lower (something, such as a weapon), esp as a sign of deference or submission |
| 2. | to remove (the hat, cap, etc) as a mark of respect or meekness |
| [c14 valen, from obsolete avalen, from Old French avaler to let fall, from Latin ad vallem, literally: to the valley, that is, down, from ad to + vallis | |
| vail2 (veɪl) | |
| —n, —vb | |
| an archaic word for avail | |
| vail3 (veɪl) | |
| —n, —vb | |
| an archaic spelling of veil | |
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Example sentences
Economics however is blinded to the real problems of overpopulation and overconsumption, by its money vail.
Vail is an alpine and cross-country ski resort that also offers summer activities of all sorts.
And vail its tangled whorls, and thou shalt walk on daisies pied.
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