spier
spier · spiers
One who spies; a spyOne who spies; a spy.
US/spˈaɪɚ/
Meaning
1 senses(rare)One who spies; a spy.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English spier, spyer, spiar, equivalent to spy + -er. Compare DutchInherited from Middle English spier, spyer, spiar, equivalent to spy + -er. Compare Dutch verspieder and bespieder (“spier”), German Späher (“spier”). Compare also Danish spejde (“spy”), Swedish speja (“spy”).
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