observanta.[L. observans, -anits, p. pr. of observare: cf. F. observant. See Observe.]1. Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.()Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd. (Pope.)2. Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); -- with of, as, to be observant of rules.()We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle. (Sir K. Digby.)n.1. One who observes forms and rules.(Hooker.)2. A sycophantic servant.()Silly ducking observants,
That stretch their duties nicely. (Shak.)3. (R. C. Ch.) An Observantine.()