Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To raise or move with a pry or lever; to meddle. 2. (n.) A lever; also, leverage. 3. (v. i.) To peep narrowly; to gaze; to inspect closely; to attempt to discover something by a scrutinizing curiosity; -- often implying reproach. 4. (n.) Curious inspection; impertinent peeping.

Multi-Version Concordance Pry (1 Occurrence) Jeremiah 5:26 For among my people are found wicked men: they watch, as fowlers lie in wait; they set a trap, they catch men. (See JPS)