Obs. Also -anta. (See quots.)
1588–1617. Greene, Alcida, C. He became halfe lunaticke, as if hee had eaten of the seed of sputanta, that troubleth the braine with giddinesse. Ibid., G iv. Shee seemed to haue eaten of the herbe Sputania, which shutteth vp the stomake for a long season.
