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To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot. +

To see (someone or something) without foreplanning or unexpectedly.

(obsolete) To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.

(obsolete) To become aware of (a fact, information, etc.).

(archaic) To observe as a spy, to spy; also, to examine or observe carefully; or to look out or watch.

An act of finding out or observing by spying or looking; an espial or espying.

A scout or spy.

The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means; espionage.