Unveil

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From Middle English *unveilen (suggested by past participle unveiled, vnueylyd(“unveiled”)). Equivalent to un- +‎ veil.


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unveil (v.)

1590s, in reference to sight, "to make clear," from un- (2) "opposite of" + veil (v.). Sense of "to display or reveal" (something) is from 1650s. Related: Unveiled; unveiling.