† sperˈmologer Obs.—1
[f. Gr. σπερµολόγος gathering seeds, also fig. picking up news, gossiping.]
A gatherer of seeds. In quot. fig.
| 1676 Marvell Mr. Smirke 38 Whereas there are some Few among the Few, such Spermologers, that unless a grain of Faith fall down, by the by, from Heaven, your seed is Barren. |