descry
Origin of descry
1Other words for descry
Other words from descry
- de·scri·er, noun
- un·de·scried, adjective
- un·de·scry·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with descry
- decry, descry
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How to use descry in a sentence
Charles Lamb once, while riding in company with a lady, descried a party denuded for swimming a little way off.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousBut he was wrong, for she descried the novel screen of the old dress which floated round the man's head as a kind of turban.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasNo doubt he descried in the movement a chance for a diversion of the public mind from obnoxious topics.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8 | VariousJust as the tug was making in at the village pier, Hal descried the figure of Captain Foster just stepping on to the pier.
Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants | H. Irving HancockAfter about half an hour we heard voices ahead, and descried the shapes of horses and men.
The Relief of Mafeking | Filson Young
British Dictionary definitions for descry
/ (dɪˈskraɪ) /
to discern or make out; catch sight of
to discover by looking carefully; detect
Origin of descry
1Derived forms of descry
- descrier, noun
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