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Webster 1913 Edition
Observer
Ob-serv′er
,Noun.
1.
One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation;
as, an astronomical
. observer
The observed of all
observers
. Shakespeare
Careful
By sure prognostic, when to dread a shower.
observers
may foretell the hour,By sure prognostic, when to dread a shower.
Swift.
2.
One who keeps any law, custom, regulation, rite, etc.; one who conforms to anything in practice.
“Diligent observers of old customs.” Spenser.
These . . . hearkened unto
observers
of times. Deut. xviii. 14.
3.
One who fulfills or performs;
as, an
. observer
of his promises4.
A sycophantic follower.
[Obs.]
Beau. & Fl.
Webster 1828 Edition
Observer
OBSERV'ER
,Noun.
1.
One who observes; one that takes notice; particularly, one who looks to with care, attention or vigilance.Careful observers may foretell the hour, by sure prognostic, when to dread a shower.
Creditors are great observers of set days and times.
2.
A beholder; a looker on; a spectator.3.
One who keeps any law, custom, regulation or rite; one who adheres to any thing in practice; one who performs; as a great observer of forms; an observer of old customs.4.
One who fulfills or performs; as, he is a strict observer of his word or promise.5.
One who keeps religiously; as an observer of the sabbath.