1. a person who descries; one who catches sight of or spots something, especially from a distance
Usage: often used in nautical or military contexts; archaic or literary

Examples

• The descrier at the crow's nest spotted land on the horizon.
• A keen descrier of distant sails, the watchman alerted the crew to approaching vessels.
• The descrier's sharp eyes caught the movement in the forest before anyone else noticed it.
• In medieval times, a descrier stationed on the tower would warn of approaching armies.
• The descrier reported seeing smoke rising from the valley below.