Definition of spy

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Spy (v. t.) To discover by close search or examination.

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Emissary :: Emissary (a.) Exploring; spying.
Spyboat :: Spy (n.) A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer..
Espy :: Espy (v. i.) To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
Persimmon :: Persimmon (n.) An American tree (Diospyros Virginiana) and its fruit, found from New York southward. The fruit is like a plum in appearance, but is very harsh and astringent until it has been exposed to frost, when it becomes palatable and nutritious..
Espial :: Espial (n.) The act of espying; notice; discovery.
Paspy :: Paspy (n.) A kind of minuet, in triple time, of French origin, popular in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and for some time after; -- called also passing measure, and passymeasure..
Squab :: Spyne (n.) See Pinnace, n., 1 (a)..
Spyne :: Spynace (n.) Alt. of Spyn.
Espy :: Espy (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..
Descry :: Descry (v. t.) To spy out or discover by the eye, as objects distant or obscure; to espy; to recognize; to discern; to discover..
Spied :: Spied () imp. & p. p. of Spy.
Surveillant :: Surveillant (n.) One who watches over another; an overseer; a spy; a supervisor.
Peeper :: Peeper (n.) One who peeps; a prying person; a spy.
Glass :: Glass (v. t.) An optical glass; a lens; a spyglass; -- in the plural, spectacles; as, a pair of glasses; he wears glasses..
Espying :: Espying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Esp.
Speculator :: Speculator (n.) One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher..
Espial :: Espial (n.) One who espies; a spy; a scout.
Crispy :: Crispy (a.) Crisp; brittle; as, a crispy pie crust..
Raspy :: Raspy (a.) Like a rasp, or the sound made by a rasp; grating..
Spial :: Spial (n.) A spy; a scout.
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