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1. (v.t.) descry
to see (something unclear) by looking carefully.
2. descry
to discover; detect.
Etymology: (1250–1300; < OF de(s)crïer to proclaim, decry. See dis -1, cry)
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| Definition of 'descry' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) descry, spot, espy, spy
catch sight of
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| Definition of 'descry' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) descry
discovery or view, as of an army seen at a distance
2. (verb) descry
to spy out or discover by the eye, as objects distant or obscure; to espy; to recognize; to discern; to discover
3. (verb) descry
to discover; to disclose; to reveal
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