How to Pronounce "vail"
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Definition
'Vail' is an old or rare verb meaning to lower or remove something as a sign of respect, such as your head or hat. It is not used in modern English except in historical texts.
Listen in Context
In the old play, the servant vails his head.
The gentleman vailed his hat in respect.
People would vail when meeting the king.
In Shakespeare's time, you'd be expected to vail your hat indoors.