found in the Authorized Version in Gen. 3:7, Gen. 3: of the bands of fig-leaves made by our first parents. In Acts 19:12, Acts 19: it denotes the belt or half-girdle worn by artisans and servants round the waist for the purpose of preserving the clothing from injury. In marg. of Authorized Version, Ruth 3:15, Ruth 3: correctly rendered instead of "vail." (R.V., "mantle.")