Questor

Questor: Questor 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}.] [1913 Webster]
Note: At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished. [1913 Webster]

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questor — variant of quaestor … New Collegiate Dictionary
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