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▪ I. deˈscrying, vbl. n.1 [f. descry v.1] The action of the vb. descry1; perception from a distance, discovery; also attrib.
1577–87Holinshed Hist. Scot. (R.), Vpon the first descrieng of the enimies approach. a1729S. Clarke Serm. I. cxiii. (R.), Now we see through a glass darkly, as through a descrying-glass. ▪ II. † deˈscrying, vbl. n.2 Description, enrolment, etc.: see descry v.2
c1400Three Kings Cologne 20 Þis discrying was first made vnder Cirinus. c1440Promp. Parv. 119 Descrynge, descriptio. |