Obs. [f. L. vēlāt-us: see prec.] Covered over; veiled, hidden.
1542. Becon, Potat. Lent, iv. H vj, But what doth it mene. That the Crosse is caried forth beynge couered with a clothe…? Phil. The Crosse so velated & couered signifieth Christ.
1653. R. Sanders, Physiogn., A 4. By a sedulous search into their velated nature, and abscond disposition.
