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Definition of Espial
1. Noun. The act of detecting something; catching sight of something.
Generic synonyms: Discovery, Find, Uncovering
Derivative terms: Detect, Espy, Spot, Spy
Definition of Espial
1. n. The act of espying; notice; discovery.
Definition of Espial
1. Noun. Act of noticing or observing. ¹
2. Noun. The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery. ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete) A spy; a scout. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Espial
1. the act of espying [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Espial
Literary usage of Espial
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1876)
"Irish Peace Preservation Act—Question of Privilege—-Mr. Sullivan and Mr.
Lopes—Honduras Loan case—” espial of strangers “—Regimental Exchanges Bill—Army and ..."
2. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language: To by John Walker (1806)
"Oy-(559), Fate, far, fall, fat ;—me, met ;—pine, pin ;— espial, é-spi'âl. a.
A spy, a scout. .... espial ..."
3. Annals of the Reformation and Establishment of Religion, and Other Various by John Strype (1824)
"A certificate under the hands of several of the lords of their allowance of one
Edg, an espial, employed into the camp of the duke of Parma, ..."
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