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- [vey-ling]
- /ˈveɪ lɪŋ/
- /veɪl/
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- [vey-ling]
- /ˈveɪ lɪŋ/
Definitions of veiling word
- noun veiling a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance. 1
- noun veiling a piece of material worn so as to fall over the head and shoulders on each side of the face, forming a part of the headdress of a nun. 1
- noun veiling the life of a nun, especially a cloistered life. 1
- noun veiling something that covers, separates, screens, or conceals: a veil of smoke; the veil of death. 1
- noun veiling a mask, disguise, or pretense: to find fault under a veil of humor. 1
- noun veiling Botany, Anatomy, Zoology. a velum. 1
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Origin of veiling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at veil, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Veiling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
veiling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
veiling usage trend in Literature
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