Meaning & use
Espial
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The act of watching, observing, or spying, especially in a secretive manner.
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The scouts were sent ahead on a mission of espial before the army advanced.
Under constant espial, the diplomats chose their words carefully.
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An archaic word related to 'espy' and 'spy,' now found mostly in older literature and historical writing.
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