vail
Lower in deference
To vail is an archaic verb meaning to lower something as a sign of respect or submission—particularly a hat, banner, or sail: He vailed his cap to the passing nobleman.
The word appears occasionally in historical fiction and older texts but has fallen out of everyday use. (Capitalized Vail is a place name.)
Reduce or move downward
- doffRemove garment courteously
- tipEnd or gratuity
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- curtsyRespectful knee-bending gesture
salute · submission · respect · homage · honor · reverence · acknowledgment · yield
End or gratuity
- baksheeshGratuity or small bribe
- gratuityPayment beyond the bill
- rewardPayment for service
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
offering · consideration · honorarium · remuneration · bonus · present · donation · pourboire
lower
Reduce or move downward
curtsy · salute · submission · respect · homage · honor · reverence · acknowledgment · yield · humble
tip
End or gratuity
payment · offering · consideration · honorarium · remuneration · bonus · present · donation · pourboire