Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - veer

1. v. & n. --v.intr. 1 change direction, esp. (of the wind) clockwise (cf. BACK v. 5). 2 change in course, opinion, conduct, emotions, etc. 3 Naut. = WEAR(2). --n. a change of course or direction. Etymology: F virer f. Rmc, perh. alt. f. L gyrare GYRATE 2. v.tr. Naut. slacken or let out (a rope, cable, etc.). Etymology: ME f. MDu. vieren