Yes twyngwyn.
Formerly the older bow was best.
(7 letters)
Formerly - pre
the older bow - vail
was best - prevail
Prevail
Vail (as in veil, but not listed as obsolete)
Definitions:
from The Century Dictionary.
"To yield; give place; express respect or submission by yielding, uncovering, or otherwise; bow."
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
"intransitive verb - To descend; lower."
