Vail is an obsolete noun meaning profit, gratuity, or submission, and an obsolete noun meaning defer, tip one's hat, or to cause to sink. Vail may also be a misspelling of vale or veil.
(obsolete) Present participle for to submit or defer to
“Thy convenience must vail to thy neighbour's necessity.”
(obsolete) Present participle for to take off one's hat or otherwise show respect or to someone
“Now vail your hats, brave riders.”
(obsolete) Present participle for to lower, let fall, or cause to sink
“Which of you first shall press to shew your love, to vail your bonnet to your patron saint?”
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