Veil ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Veil ( noun )

1. A piece of fine material worn by women to cover the head and face or worn by a bride to cover her face during the ceremony.
2. A piece of material worn over the head, face, or body as a sign of modesty, mourning, or religious devotion.
3. A thin layer or covering that obscures, disguises, or protects.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french veil, from latin velum "sail, veil".

Examples:

1. The bride wore a long white veil.
2. She wore a veil to cover her face.
3. The nun wore a veil as a sign of her devotion.
4. The veil of secrecy has been lifted.
5. The veil of fog obscured the view of the city.

(As a verb)

Veil ( verb )

1. A piece of fine material worn by women to cover the head and face or worn by a bride to cover her face during the ceremony.
2. A piece of material worn over the head, face, or body as a sign of modesty, mourning, or religious devotion.
3. A thin layer or covering that obscures, disguises, or protects.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french veil, from latin velum "sail, veil".

Examples:

1. The bride wore a long white veil.
2. She wore a veil to cover her face.
3. The nun wore a veil as a sign of her devotion.
4. The veil of secrecy has been lifted.
5. The veil of fog obscured the view of the city.