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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unvaill, Wnvaill, v. [e.m.E. unvaile (1599); Vail(l v.] tr. To free (the eyes) from or as from a veil, to uncover. — 1585 James VI Ess. 39.
Alas, I se not one vnvaill his ene From Venus vaill 1611-57 Mure Psalms cxix 18.
Myne eyes wnvaill that I may sie The wonders of Thy law, O Lord
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