VAIL


Meaning of VAIL in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' v ā l

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English valen, partly from Anglo-French valer (short for avaler to lower) & partly short for Middle English avalen to let fall, from Anglo-French avaler, from aval downward, from a to (fr. Latin ad ) + val valley ― more at AT , VALE

Date: 14th century

: to lower often as a sign of respect or submission

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