Definitions for: Espial

[n] the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

Webster (1913) Definition: Es*pi"al, n. [OE. & Norm. F. espiaille. See Espy.]
1. The act of espying; notice; discovery.

Screened from espial by the jutting cape. --Byron.

2. One who espies; a spy; a scout. [Obs.] ``Their espials . .
. brought word.'' --Holland.

Synonyms: catching, detection, spotting, spying

See Also: discovery, find, uncovering