QUAESTOR

quaestor

(noun) any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

quaestor (plural quaestors)

(historical) An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs.

(historical) The Quaestor sacri palatii of the late Roman Empire and Byzantium; first generally a legislator, then judicial official, and eventually an honorary title by the 14th century.

(historical) In the Middle Ages, an officer who announced indulgences.

Anagrams

• equators, quorates

Source: Wiktionary


Quæs"tor, n. Etym: [L.]

Definition: Same as Questor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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