"veillike" meaning in All languages combined

See veillike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more veillike [comparative], most veillike [superlative]
Etymology: From veil + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|veil|like}} veil + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} veillike (comparative more veillike, superlative most veillike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a veil.
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