"espier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: espiers [plural]
Etymology: From espy + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|espy|er|id2=agent noun}} espy + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} espier (plural espiers)
  1. One who espies.

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