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(1):

(v. i.) To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; - often implying reproach.

(2):

(n.) A lever; also, leverage.

(3):

(v. t.) To raise or move, or attempt to raise or move, with a pry or lever; to prize.

(4):

(n.) Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Pry'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/pry.html. 1828.
 
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