spy wednesday

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spy wednesday - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Spy \Spy\, n.; pl. Spies (sp[imac]z). [See Spy, v., and cf.
     Espy, n.]
     1. One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
        "These wretched spies of wit." --Dryden.
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     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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