Spy

spī, n. one sent into an enemy's country or camp to find out their strength, .: one who keeps a watch on others: one who secretly conveys information.— v.t. to see: to discover, generally at a distance: to discover by close search: to inspect secretly:— pa.t. and pa.p. spied.— ns. Spy′al = Spial ; Spy′-craft , Spy′ism , the art or practice of spying; Spy′gla , a small hand-telescope; Spy′-hole , a peep-hole; Spy′-mon′ey , money paid for secret intelligence. [O. Fr. espier —Old High Ger. spehōn ; L. specĕre .]