Category:Observer

Ob*serv"er, n.

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. Shak. Careful 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... hearkend unto observers of times. Deut. xviii. 14.

3. One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises.

4. A sycophantic follower. [obs.] Beau. & fl.