vail

intransitive verb

To lower (a banner, for example).

intransitive verb

To doff (one’s hat) as a token of respect or submission.

intransitive verb

To descend; lower.

intransitive verb

To doff one’s hat.

See veil.

noun

Profit; gain; produce.

noun

An unlooked-for or casual acquisition; a windfall.

noun

Money given to servants by a visitor; a tip: usually in the plural. Also vale.

noun

Submission; descent; decline.

To let or cast down; let fall; lower; doff, especially in token of submission.