존경이나 복종의 표시로 모자나 깃발 등을 내리거나 벗다.
To lower or take off something, such as a hat, crown, or banner, as a sign of respect, submission, or greeting.
예문:
"The knight was commanded to vail his banner as the king passed through the gates."
"He would always vail his bonnet to a lady in the street."
머리를 숙이거나 모자를 벗어 경의를 표하거나 굴복하다.
To show respect or submission by bowing or lowering one's head or hat.
예문:
"Even the proudest lords were forced to vail before the emperor's throne."
"He refused to vail to any man, regardless of their rank or title."
하인이나 관리에게 주는 팁이나 사례금.
A tip or gratuity given to a servant or official, often as a supplement to wages.
예문:
"The butler expected a substantial vail from the wealthy guests after the weekend stay."
"In the eighteenth century, vails were a significant part of a domestic servant's income."
유익하거나 도움이 되다, 또는 이익이 되다.
To be of use, profit, or advantage; to be effective or to avail.
예문:
"All his pleading did not vail to change the judge's final verdict."
"What does it vail a man to acquire riches if he loses his health?"