— reconnoiterer , n.
/ree'keuh noy"teuhr, rek'euh-/ , v.t.
1. to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy's strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.
2. to examine or survey (a region, area, etc.) for engineering, geological, or other purposes.
v.i.
3. to make a reconnaissance.
[ 1700-10; reconnoître (now obs.) to explore, MF reconoistre. See RECOGNIZE ]