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espial

Pronunciation: /ɪˈspaɪ.əl/

The English word “espial” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An act of noticing or observing.
  2. The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery.
  3. A scout; a spy.

Etymology

From Middle English espiaille, from Old French espier (“to watch”).

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