espial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of noticing or observing.
  2. The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery.
  3. A scout; a spy.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈspaɪ.əl/ /ɛˈspaɪ.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-espial.wav

Word forms

espial espials

Etymology

From Middle English espiaille, from Old French espier (“to watch”).

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