‖n. Espial. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. & Norm. F. espiaille. See Espy. ]
Screened from espial by the jutting cape. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who espies. Harmar. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A kind of ruby. See Spinel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. espionnage, fr. espionner to spy, fr. espion spy, OF. espie. See Espy. ] The practice or employment of spies; the practice of watching the words and conduct of others, to make discoveries, as spies or secret emissaries; secret watching. [ 1913 Webster ]