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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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