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