n. [ OE. & Norm. F. espiaille. See Espy. ] 1. The act of espying; notice; discovery. [ 1913 Webster ]
Screened from espial by the jutting cape. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who espies; a spy; a scout. [ Obs. ] “Their espials . . . brought word.” Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]