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Webster 1913 Edition

Observant

Ob-serv′ant

,
Adj.
[L.
observans
,
-anits
, p. pr. of
observare
: cf. F.
observant
. See
Observe
.]
1.
Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive;
as, an
observant
spectator;
observant
habits
.
Wandering from clime to clime
observant
stray’d.
Pope.
2.
Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); – with of,
as, to be
observant
of rules
.
We are told how
observant
Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
Sir K. Digby.

Ob-serv′ant

,
Noun.
1.
One who observes forms and rules.
[Obs.]
Hooker.
2.
A sycophantic servant.
[Obs.]
Silly ducking
observants
,
That stretch their duties nicely.
Shakespeare
3.
(R. C. Ch.)
An Observantine.

Webster 1828 Edition

Observant

OBSERV'ANT

,
Adj.
s as z.
1.
Taking notice; attentively viewing or noticing; as an observant spectator or traveler.
2.
Obedient; adhering to in practice; with of. He is very observant of the rules of his order.
We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
3.
Carefully attentive; submissive.

OBSERV'ANT

,
Noun.
s as z.
1.
A slavish attendant. [Not in use.]
2.
A diligent observer.

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