take the veil



take the veil

To become a nun (and thus wear a nun's headdress). Yes, I am taking the veil and devoting my life to God.
See also: take, veil

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alma (1)AL-mə (English)English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Jowan-Cornish
LinsayLIN-zeeEnglish (Rare)
CupidKYOO-pəd (English)Roman Mythology
Fadia-Arabic
Gwynfor-Welsh