{ Spec*ta"tress (?), Spec*ta"trix (?) }, n. [L. spectatrix.] A female
beholder or looker-on. "A spectatress of the whole scene." Jeffrey.
{ Spec"ter, Spec"tre } (?), n. [F. spectre, fr. L. spectrum an
appearance, image, specter, fr. specere to look. See Spy, and cf.
Spectrum.] 1. Something preternaturally visible; an apparition; a
ghost; a phantom.
The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend, With bold fanatic
specters to rejoice.
Dryden.