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† ˈvailer Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + -er1.] 1. One who abases or brings down; a humbler.
1600Tourneur Transf. Metam. ix, With all the force of..fearefull thunder, vailer of Earth's pride. 2. One who vails or doffs the hat, etc. in salutation.
a1613Overbury A Wife, etc. E v b, If hee finds not good store of vailers, he comes home stiff and seer. |