veiled

adjective \ˈvāld\

: having or wearing a veil

: able to be seen or understood but not openly shown or stated : expressed in a way that is not clear and direct

Full Definition of VEILED

a : having or wearing a veil or a concealing cover <a veiled hat>

b : characterized by a softening tonal distortion

: obscured as if by a veil : disguised <veiled threats>

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14th century

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