VAIL


Meaning of VAIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ veɪl ]

v. archaic 1 tr. lower or doff (one's plumes, pride, crown, etc.) esp. in token of submission. 2 intr. yield; give place; remove one's hat as a sign of respect etc. [ME f. obs. avale f. OF avaler to lower f. a val down, f. val VALE(1)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.