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What's The Definition Of Questor?Synonyms | Synonyms for Questor: Related Terms | Find terms related to Questor: See Also | Questor In Webster's Dictionary \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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