veilingly

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

veiling +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

veilingly (not comparable)

  1. So as to veil or cover.
    • 1858, John Saunders, Westland Marston, The National Magazine, volume 3, page 133:
      But with the first gray light of dawn he arose; and before drawing the white sheet veilingly over, he took a last farewell look at that angel face.
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