Spy
Spy
, n.;[1913 Webster]
2.
(Mil.) A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer.
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Spy money, money paid to a spy; the reward for private or secret intelligence regarding the enemy. --
Spy Wednesday
(Eccl.), the Wednesday immediately preceding the festival of Easter; -- so called in allusion to the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot.
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Syn. -- See Emissary, and Scout.
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