Synonyms for

Vail

Verb / veɪl / Another word for vail — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to lower or remove one's hat as a sign of respect or submission

Synonyms & similar words

bow curtsy doff lower kneel genuflect salute obeisance respect honor adore worship submit yield surrender acknowledge

Example sentences

  1. I will vail my hat when I meet someone important.
  2. She taught her children to vail their hats when they see an adult.
  3. The knight would vail his helmet before the king.
  4. The butler would always vail his head when serving the guests.
  5. It is customary to vail your hat during a funeral procession.

Quotes

  • "And the men with the moustaches and the hats vailed before the door." - James Joyce
  • "The baron, not being a man to vail at trifles, immediately cut off the dog's head with his sword." - Jacob Grimm
  • "The soldiers, as they passed by, vailed their bonnets and saluted." - Sir Walter Scott

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