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   Espy , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Espied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Espying.] [OF. espier, F. épier, from OHG. spehn to watch, spy, G. spähen; akin to L. specere to look, species sight, shape, appearance, kind. See Spice, Spy, and cf. Espionage.]
   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.
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   As one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, . . . he espied his money.
   Gen. xlii. 27.
   
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   A goodly vessel did I then espy
   Come like a giant from a haven broad.
   Wordsworth.
   
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   To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
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   He sends angels to espy us in all our ways.
   Jer. Taylor.
   Syn. -- To discern; discover; detect; descry; spy.
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   Espy, v. i. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
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   Stand by the way, and espy.
   Jer. xlviii. 19.
   
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   Espy, n.; pl. Espies . [OF. espie. See Espy, v., Spy.] A spy; a scout. [Obs.]
   Huloet.
   
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