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questor |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Questor \Ques"tor\, n. [L. quaestor, contr. fr quaesitor, fr quaerere quaesitum to seek for ask: cf F. questeur.] (Rom. Antiq.) An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [Written also {qu[ae]stor}.] Note: At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished.
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