Definitions for ESPYɪˈspaɪ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
es•pyɪˈspaɪ(v.t.)-pied, -py•ing.
to see at a distance; catch sight of.
Origin of espy:
1175–1225; ME < OF espier蠐 Gmc; see espionage
Princeton's WordNet
descry, spot, espy, spy(verb)
catch sight of
Wiktionary
espy(Verb)
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.
espy(Verb)
To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
espy(Verb)
To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
Webster Dictionary
Espy(verb)
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
Espy(verb)
to inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe
Espy(verb)
to look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy
Espy(noun)
a spy; a scout
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