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ˈspintrian, a. rare. [f. L. spintria: see next. So F. spinthrien.] (See quot. 1656.)
1656Blount Glossogr., Spintrian, pertaining to those that seek out, or invent new and monstruous actions of lust. a1678Marvell State Poems Wks. 1726 II. 46 The poor Priapus,..in the mimicks of the spinstrian [sic] sport, Out⁓does Tiberius, and his goatish Court. 1887L. C. Smithers tr. Forberg's Man. Class. Erotol. viii. 166 More than three may enjoy themselves together; this is what we call after Tiberius, the spintrian kind. 1913C. MacKenzie Sinister St. I. ii. ix. 287 My library..holds as many secrets as the Spintrian books of Elephantis, long ago lost and purified by the sea. |