spier en · NOUN
Etymology
Inherited 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”).
Meanings
- (rare) One who spies; a spy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |