Spy

spi, n. One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others. (Mil.) A person sent into an enam, fame, far, pa or opera, fare SQUARE emy's camp to inspect their works, ascertain their strength or movements, and secretly communicate intelligence to the proper officer. — [spied (spid), spying.] To gain sight of, discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy, see; to discover by close search or examination; to view, inspect, and examine secretly. — To search narrowly, scrutinize. [Short for esjiy ME. spie, a spy, spien, espien, OF. espier, to espy, q. v.; L. cere, Gr. skeptenai, to look, Skr. 2>ac, spag, to spy, E. species (q. v.), espionage, special, especial, auspice, conspicuous, frontispiece, suspicious, aspect, expect, specter, spite, skeptic, scope, episcopal, bis/top, etc.] — Spy-boat. n. A boat sent to make discoveries and bring intelligence, —-gla , n. A small telescope for viewing distant terrestrial objects.