Pry

prī, v.i. to peer or peep into that which is closed: to inspect closely: to try to discover with curiosity:— pa.t. and pa.p. pried.— n. ( rare ) a peeping glance: one who pries—cf. Paul Pry , in John Poole's (1792-1879) comedy so called, first produced in 1825.— ns. Prī′er , Pry′er .— p.adj. Pry′ing , looking closely into: inquisitive: curious.— adv. Pry′ingly . [M. E. prien = piren , to peer; cf. Peer .]