scry

Meanings

Verb

• To predict the future using crystal balls or other objects.
• To descry; to see.
• To proclaim.

Noun

• A cry or shout.
• A flock of wildfowl.

Origin

• From Middle English scrien, scryen, a shortened form of Middle English ascrien, from Old French escrier ("to cry out"). Influenced by Middle English descrien.
• From Middle English ascry, ascrie, escrie, from Anglo-Norman ascri, from Old French escri.