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Webster 1913 Edition

Inquisitor

In-quis′i-tor

,
Noun.
[L.: cf. F.
inquisiteur
. See
Inquire
.]
1.
An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions.
[R.]
“Inquisitors are tatlers.”
Feltham.
2.
(Law)
One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc.
Mozley & W.
3.
(R.C.Ch.)
A member of the Court of Inquisition.

Webster 1828 Edition

Inquisitor

INQUIS'ITOR

,
Noun.
[L. See Inquire.] One who inquires; particularly, one whose official duty it is to inquire and examine.
1.
A member of the court of inquisition in Catholic countries.

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