Obs.–1 [OE. wǽfan to wrap. Cf. BIWEVE v.1] trans. To wrap up, cover.

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1398.  Trevisa, Barth. De P. R., II. viii. (1495), b v b/2. The name of Seraphyn menyth thynge that is not weyled [= veiled] neyther weuyd.

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