n. 1. One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation; as, an astronomical observer. [ 1913 Webster ] The observed of all observers. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Careful observers may foretell the hour,
By sure prognostic, when to dread a shower. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. One who keeps any law, custom, regulation, rite, etc.; one who conforms to anything in practice. “Diligent observers of old customs.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] These . . . hearkened unto observers of times. Deut. xviii. 14. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A sycophantic follower. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
