Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. escout-er (mod.F. écouter) = Pr. escoutar, Cat. escoltar, It. ascoltare:—L. auscultāre to listen.] intr. To act as a scout, explore, reconnoitre.
1600. Holland, Livy, XXII. xv. 441. Having sent out to escout and espie 400 horsemen of confederats.
