Espy /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Espied; p. pr. & vb. n. Espying

1. 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.

   As one of them opened his sack to give his ass provender in the inn, . . . he espied his money.

   A goodly vessel did I then espy Come like a giant from a haven broad.

2. To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.

   He sends angels to espy us in all our ways.

1. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

   Stand by the way, and espy.

pl. Espies

1. A spy; a scout. [Obs.]