Definitions for espials

espials es·pi·al

Spelling: [ih-spahy-uh l]
IPA: /ɪˈspaɪ əl/

Espials is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 236 anagrams from letters in espials (aeilpss).

Definitions for espials

noun

  1. the act of spying.
  2. the act of keeping watch; observation.

Origin of espials

1350-1400; Middle English espiaille Middle French. See espy, -al2

Examples for espials

From his new point of espial Kent checked off the members of the party.

Her system of espial is even more minute and irritating than that of Russia.

He remembered his reluctant consent to McCloskey's proposal touching the espial upon Hallock, and was sorry he had given it.

At the moment of my espial, Cornwallis was speaking, and I drew back to listen, well enough content to be in earshot.

Then Wisdom altered its method and spoke of espial and discovery.

"I infer nothing; I act," said Peter, turning to look out his place of espial.

She did not intend an espial upon Anthony; the question was born of pain and bewilderment.

But the man, whoever he might be, who indulged in this espial, every now and then gave signs of ill temper and disappointment.

The act of espial had always been hateful to him: he preferred to trust his brethren, and it cost far less trouble.

Word Value for espials
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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