- present participle of veil.
noun
Etymology
Origin of veiling
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at veil, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2023
A century or more ago, strict veiling was largely limited to Iran’s upper classes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
Emily maintains a steady exterior calm veiling her interior panic.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Dozens of women have been jailed in Iran for their activism against forced veiling, according to rights groups.
From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2022
She lifted the cover from the pot of rice, and steam rose like a thick smoke, veiling her face.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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