01 n. The act of espying; notice; discovery.
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1.
The act of espying; notice; discovery.“Screened from espial by the jutting cape.” — Byron.
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2.
One who espies; a spy; a scout.[Obs.]
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2 senses
Webster, 1913
Espial
· Es·pi·al
· IPA /ɪˈspaɪ.əl/