Veil
/veɪl/noun
A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.
Did you know?In ancient times, veils were not just for modesty; they were believed to possess magical properties that could protect the wearer from malevolent spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weɪl
“to cover or conceal”
Latin
Latin
velum
“a covering or curtain”
Old French
Old French
veil
“a cloth for covering the head or face”
Middle English
Middle English
veil
“a covering for the head or face”
Modern English
English
veil
“a piece of cloth that covers the face or body”