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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The fabled front was always understood to be window dressing veiling frustrations, squelched desires, and other malignancies.
From Salon • Nov. 21, 2023
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
The role of the morality police, which enforces veiling laws, came under scrutiny after a detainee, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, died in its custody in mid-September.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2022
Forced veiling, it’s important to note, was unpopular with many Iranian women from the beginning.
From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022
The bottle careens and thuds to the carpet, ink pours down over the skyscape, veiling Mrs. Smeath in Parker’s Washable Blue.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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