albiscar

Galician

Alternative forms

• abiscar, abisgar

Etymology

Perhaps a blend of avistar (“to spot, sight”) and piscar (“to blink”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /alβisˈkaɾ/

Verb

1. to glimpse, to discern

   Synonym: avistar

2. to watch; to monitor

   Synonyms: esculcar, espreitar

References

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• “albiscar” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.