Veil, (or Vail [q.v.]) is an essential article of female apparel in the East. SEE DRESS.
I. Original Terms. — These may be divided, for the sake of convenient and clear treatment, into several classes.
(I.) General. — The following words (which, however, are the only ones rendered “vail” or “veil” in the A. V. as an article of dress) may be explained to be rather shawls, or mantles, which might at pleasure be drawn over the face, but not designed for the special purpose of veils, or for concealment of the features alone.
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Author: McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia
Keywords: Veil, Wimple, vail, Dress, muffler, APPAREL, eye covering, kerchief, HEADDRESS, wardrobe, attire, female attire, head covering
Bible reference(s): 1 Corinthians 11:10, 2 Corinthians 3:13, Ezekiel 13:18, Genesis 20:16, Genesis 24:65, Genesis 38:14, Isaiah 25:7, Isaiah 3:23, Ruth 3:15, Song of Solomon 5:7
Source: John McClintock and James Strong, Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature.
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