1. (a.) Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; attentive; as, an observant spectator\; observant habits.

2. (a.) Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.

3. (n.) One who observes forms and rules.

4. (n.) A sycophantic servant.

5. (n.) An Observantine.

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