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Noun

1. 1
   An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs. historical

   "Decoratus was quæstor in A.D. 508."

2. 2
   any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration) wordnet
3. 3
   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
4. 4
   In the Middle Ages, an officer who announced indulgences. historical

Example

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"Decoratus was quæstor in A.D. 508."

Etymology

From Middle English questor, from Latin quaestor, from an old participle form of quaerō.

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