It means a ghost.
That house is haunted by the specters of murderings.
I would guess a person, since an apparition is a ghost.
The mariner's shipmates all perish after the appearance of the specter woman and her death-mate in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." This occurred when they killed an albatross.
appearance, apparition, shadow, spirit, ghost, demon
the word root plac means "to please."
That house is haunted by the specters of murderings.
Specter or spectre is simply another word for ghost.
ghost
Prince Hamlet met his father's specter, who was treacherously murdered.
It means a ghost.
It is the real surname of music producer Phil Spector. The word "spectre" or "specter" (depends on where you live) is a real word meaning ghost.
apparition, specter, spook, haunt, banshee, eidolin, phantom, wraith
specter doesn't but director does
Rachel Specter is 5' 5".
Joan Specter was born in 1934.
Specter of the Rose was created in 1946.
Michael Specter was born in 1955.