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A covering; a veil. Also figurative.
A piece of (usually thin, light) fabric worn, especially by women, as a covering for the head or face. Now usually spec.:(a) a piece of net, tulle…
A farewell greeting, letter, etc.; a goodbye, farewell, or leave-taking.