1. past tense of vail; to lower or remove (a hat or cap) as a sign of respect or submission
Usage: archaic
2. past tense of vail; to lower (something) in deference or as a sign of yielding
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The knight vailed his helmet before the king.
• He vailed his cap to the passing lady.
• The sailors vailed their topsails in salute.
• She vailed her eyes in modesty.
• The courtier vailed his bonnet respectfully.