SPURRHY, a genus of plants belonging to the class of decandria; and in the natural system

(a) This is Camden's account, and it has been generally believed; but Mr Malone, the last editor of Shakespeare's works, by examining the patent roll, 33 Eliz. p. 3, has discovered, that in February 1690-1 Spenser obtained from Queen Elizabeth an annuity or pension of 50l. during his life; a sum equivalent to 200l. at present. Spergula arranged under the 22d order, caryophyllace. See Botany Index.

Spermaceti. SPERM, the seed whereof an animal is formed. See Physiology.