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==Origin==

==Origin==

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] from Anglo-Norman French ''veil''(''e''), from Latin ''vela'', plural of ''velum'' which also means "sail".  

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] from Anglo-Norman French ''veil''(''e''), from Latin ''vela'', plural of ''velum'' which also means "sail".  

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: a piece of fine [[material]] worn by [[women]] to [[protect]] or [[conceal]] the [[face]]: a white bridal veil.

*1: a piece of fine [[material]] worn by [[women]] to [[protect]] or [[conceal]] the [[face]]: a white bridal veil.

*3: a [[thing]] that conceals, [[disguises]], or obscures something: shrouded in an eerie veil of mist.

*3: a [[thing]] that conceals, [[disguises]], or obscures something: shrouded in an eerie veil of mist.

*4: in [[botany]], a membrane that is attached to the immature fruiting body of some toadstools and ruptures in the course of [[development]], either (universal veil) enclosing the whole fruiting body or (partial veil) joining the edges of the cap to the stalk.

*4: in [[botany]], a membrane that is attached to the immature fruiting body of some toadstools and ruptures in the course of [[development]], either (universal veil) enclosing the whole fruiting body or (partial veil) joining the edges of the cap to the stalk.

*5: (in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism#Antiquity Jewish antiquity]) the piece of precious cloth separating the [[sanctuary]] from the body of the [[Temple]] or the Tabernacle.

*5: (in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism#Antiquity Jewish antiquity]) the piece of precious cloth separating the [[sanctuary]] from the body of the [[Temple]] or the Tabernacle.

==Description==

==Description==

A '''veil''' is an article of [[clothing]] or [[Fabric|cloth]] hanging that is intended to cover some part of the head or [[face]], or an object of some significance. It is especially [[associated]] with [[women]] and [[sacred]] objects.

A '''veil''' is an article of [[clothing]] or [[Fabric|cloth]] hanging that is intended to cover some part of the head or [[face]], or an object of some significance. It is especially [[associated]] with [[women]] and [[sacred]] objects.

One view is that as a [[religious]] item, it is intended to show [[honor]] to an object or space. The actual sociocultural, [[psychological]], and sociosexual [[functions]] of veils have not been [[studied]] extensively but most likely include the maintenance of social distance and the [[communication]] of [[social status]] and cultural identity. The [[Quran]] has no requirement that women cover their faces with a veil, or cover their bodies with the full-body [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa burqa] or chador.

One view is that as a [[religious]] item, it is intended to show [[honor]] to an object or space. The actual sociocultural, [[psychological]], and sociosexual [[functions]] of veils have not been [[studied]] extensively but most likely include the maintenance of social distance and the [[communication]] of [[social status]] and cultural identity. The [[Quran]] has no requirement that women cover their faces with a veil, or cover their bodies with the full-body [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa burqa] or chador.

Among the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuareg_people Tuareg], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songhai_people Songhai], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors Moors], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa_people Hausa], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulani Fulani] of West Africa, women do not [[traditionally]] wear the veil, while men do. The men's facial covering originates from the [[belief]] that such action wards off [[evil]] spirits, but most probably relates to protection against the harsh [[desert]] sands as well; in any event, it is a firmly established tradition. Men begin wearing a veil at age 25 which [[conceals]] their entire face excluding their eyes. This veil is never removed, even in front of family members.

Among the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuareg_people Tuareg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songhai_people Songhai], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors Moors], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hausa_people Hausa], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulani Fulani] of West Africa, women do not [[traditionally]] wear the veil, while men do. The men's facial covering originates from the [[belief]] that such action wards off [[evil]] spirits, but most probably relates to protection against the harsh [[desert]] sands as well; in any event, it is a firmly established tradition. Men begin wearing a veil at age 25 which [[conceals]] their entire face excluding their eyes. This veil is never removed, even in front of family members.

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, men wear a ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sehra_(headdress) sehra] on their [[wedding]] day. This is a [[male]] veil covering the whole [[face]] and neck. The sehra is made from either flowers, beads, tinsel, dry leaves, or coconuts. The most common sehra is made from fresh marigolds. The groom wears this throughout the day [[conceal]]ing his face even during the wedding [[ceremony]].

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, men wear a ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sehra_(headdress) sehra] on their [[wedding]] day. This is a [[male]] veil covering the whole [[face]] and neck. The sehra is made from either flowers, beads, tinsel, dry leaves, or coconuts. The most common sehra is made from fresh marigolds. The groom wears this throughout the day [[conceal]]ing his face even during the wedding [[ceremony]].

[[Category: Anthropology]]

[[Category: Anthropology]]