{ Reconnoiter, Reconnoitre } (r?k?nnoit?r), v. t. [F. reconnoitre, a former spelling of reconnaître. See Recognize.] 1. To examine with the eye to make a preliminary examination or survey of; esp., to survey with a view to military or engineering operations.
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2. To recognize. [Obs.] Sir H. Walpole.
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