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Webster 1913 Edition


Espial

Es-pi′al

,
Noun.
[OE. & Norm. F.
espiaille
. See
Espy
.]
1.
The act of espying; notice; discovery.
Screened from
espial
by the jutting cape.
Byron.
2.
One who espies; a spy; a scout.
[Obs.]
“Their espials . . . brought word.”
Holland.

Webster 1828 Edition


Espial

ESPI'AL

,
Noun.
[See Spy.] A spy; the act of espying.

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espial

espial

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Noun

espial (plural espials)

  1. Act of noticing or observing.
    Screened from espial by the jutting cape. Byron.
  2. The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery.
  3. (obsolete) A spy; a scout.
    Their espials [] brought word. Holland.

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