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   Observant , a. [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]
    Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
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   Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd.
   Pope.
   
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   Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.
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   We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
   Sir K. Digby.
   
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2.       
   Observant, n.
   One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.]
   Hooker.
   
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   A sycophantic servant. [Obs.]
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   Silly ducking observants,
   That stretch their duties nicely.
   Shak.
   
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   (R. C. Ch.) An Observantine.
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