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Espial

Espial Meaning & Definition
Espial Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Espial?

[n] the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

Synonyms | Synonyms for Espial: catching | detection | spotting | spying

Related Terms | Find terms related to Espial: bringing to light | bugging | casual discovery | catching | chance discovery | cloak-and-dagger work | counterespionage | counterintelligence | detection | determination | determining | disclosure | discovery | distinguishment | electronic surveillance | espionage | excavation | exhumation | exposure | find | finding | finding out | following | intelligence | intelligence work | invention | locating | location | looking | lookout | lucky strike | military intelligence | note | notice | observance | observation | recognition | rediscovery | regard | respect | revelation | secret police | secret service | serendipity | shadowing | spotting | spying | stakeout | strike | surveillance | tailing | trailing | treasure trove | trouvaille | trove | uncovering | unearthing | viewing | watch | watching | wiretap | wiretapping | witnessing

See Also | discovery | find | uncovering

Espial In Webster's Dictionary

\Es*pi"al\, n. [OE. & Norm. F. espiaille. See {Espy}.] 1. The act of espying; notice; discovery. Screened from espial by the jutting cape. --Byron. 2. One who espies; a spy; a scout. [Obs.] ``Their espials . . . brought word.'' --Holland.

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