a. Obs. [f. L. spintria: see next. So F. spinthrien.] (See quot. 1656.)
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Spintrian, pertaining to those that seek out, or invent new and monstruous actions of lust.
a. 1678. Marvell, State Poems, Wks. 1726, II. 46. The poor Priapus,… in the mimicks of the spinstrian [sic] sport, Outdoes Tiberius, and his goatish Court.
