espial

noun

es·​pi·​al i-ˈspī(-ə)l How to pronounce espial (audio)
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: an act of noticing : discovery

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of espial was in the 14th century

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“Espial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espial. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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