Genesis 38:14

Covered her with a vail, as harlots used to do in those modester ages of the world, when they had not learnt to outface the sun, nor to glory in their villanies. In an open place, where she night be soonest discovered by passengers. This is noted as the practice of harlots, Proverbs 7:12, Proverbs 9:14 Jeremiah 3:2 Ezekiel 16:24,25.