Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of vail  [ɪl]  

Translate vail to



Definition of 'vail' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) vail
Archaic. to take off or doff (one's hat), as in respect.

2. (n.) vail
a veil.

3. (v.t.) vail
to veil.


Definition of 'vail' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) vail
avails; profit; return; proceeds

2. (noun) vail
an unexpected gain or acquisition; a casual advantage or benefit; a windfall

3. (noun) vail
money given to servants by visitors; a gratuity; -- usually in the plural

4. (noun) vail
submission; decline; descent

5.  vail
same as Veil

6. (verb) vail
to let fail; to allow or cause to sink

7. (verb) vail
to lower, or take off, in token of inferiority, reverence, submission, or the like

8. (verb) vail
to yield or recede; to give place; to show respect by yielding, uncovering, or the like



'vail' - Nearby Entries  

vagous  vagrantly  vagrantness  vail  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"vail." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 3 June. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/vail


Alternative search options for 'vail'   
Search for Synonyms for 'vail'
Quotes containing the term 'vail'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'vail'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'vail'
Search for 'vail' on Search vail on Amazon.com! & Search vail on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'vail'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'vail'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!