sceawere

Meaning

1. an observer, one who examines a matter

2. a watchman, guard; watchtower

3. spy

   late 10th century, Ælfric, the Old English Hexateuch, Numbers 13:4

   Then Moses did as God commanded, and sent twelve spies from the desert that is called Paran.

4. mirror

   Iċ lōciġe on þone sċēawere, ac iċ mē ne oncnāwe.

   I look in the mirror, but I don't recognize myself.

5. an actor, jester, buffoon

Declension