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An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state.

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  1. n. An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state.
  2. An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [Written also quæstor.] Note: At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished.
  3. An officer who had the management of the public treasure; areceiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [Written alsoquæstor.]
  4. n. An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state.