spier

[ spahy-er ]

noun
  1. a person who spies, watches, or discovers.

Origin of spier

1
Middle English word dating back to 1225–75; see origin at spy, -er1

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How to use spier in a sentence

  • Knight met Havoc through Kay Thompson, as they both were married to the same man, Bill spier (“separately, of course”).

    Eloise at 55 | Rachel Syme | November 1, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Eh, lassie, I was gangin' to spier at the lodge, gin there's a bit dog leevin' i' the kirkyaird.

    Greyfriars Bobby | Eleanor Atkinson
  • An' syne, wi' the folk comin' to spier for 'im an' swarmin' ower the kirkyaird, ye'd think a warlock was aboot.

    Greyfriars Bobby | Eleanor Atkinson
  • Instantly Haeckel overturned the candle and, picking up the chair, hurled it at Herman spier.

    Long Live the King | Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • At spier Falls the head is 80 feet, and at Mechanicsville it is 18 feet.