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vail

Pronunciation: (vāl), [key]
—v.t.
1. to let sink; lower.
2. Archaic.to take off or doff (one's hat), as in respect or submission.

Pronunciation: (vāl), [key] Archaic.

—v.i., v.t.
to be of use or profit; avail.

—n.
a tip; gratuity.

Pronunciation: (vāl), [key] Obs.

—n.
a veil.

—v.t.
to veil.

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