a. rare–1. [f. SPASM + -OUS. Cf. OF. spasmeux.] Characterized by spasms.
1559. Mirr. Mag. (1563), M ij. That loathed leach, that never wellcum death, Through spasmous humours stopped vp his breth.
1859. Mayne, Expos. Lex., 1177/1. Spasmodes, having or full of spasm or convulsion; spasmous.
