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Observant \Ob*serv"ant\, a. [L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of
observare: cf. F. observant. See {Observe}.]
1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful;
carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant
habits.
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Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd.
--Pope.
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2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful;
mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of
rules.
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We are told how observant Alexander was of his
master Aristotle. --Sir K.
Digby.
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Observant \Ob*serv"ant\, n.
1. One who observes forms and rules. [Obs.] --Hooker.
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2. A sycophantic servant. [Obs.]
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Silly ducking observants,
That stretch their duties nicely. --Shak.
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3. (R. C. Ch.) An Observantine.
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