spectant

[Lat. spectans, pr. par. of spec to = to look.] Her.: A term applied to an animal "at gaze," or woking forward; sometimes termed "in full aspect." Also applied to any animal looking upward with the nose bendwise. *spěc-ta tion,s. [Lat. spectatio , from spec tatus , pa. par. of spec to =to look.] Regard, respect, look, appearance. "This simple spec tat i on of the lungs is differenced from that which con com i tates a pleurisy." -Harvey: On Consumption.