- (v.t.) To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.
- (n.) A spy; a scout.
- (v.t.) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
- (v.i.) To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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