Definitions for quaestorˈkwɛs tər, ˈkwi stər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quaes•torˈkwɛs tər, ˈkwi stər(n.)
or ques•tor
any of various public magistrates in ancient Rome with chiefly financial responsibilities.
Category: Ancient History
one of two officials serving as public prosecutors in certain criminal cases in early Rome.
Category: Ancient History
Origin of quaestor:
1350–1400; < L quaes-, base of quaerere to seek
quaes•to′ri•al-ˈstɔr i əl, -ˈstoʊr-(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
quaestor(noun)
any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration)
Wiktionary
quaestor(Noun)
an ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs.
Origin: Latin quaestor, from an old participle form of quaerere.
Webster Dictionary
Quaestor(noun)
same as Questor
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