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  1. 1. n. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A member of the Court of Inquisition. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. a questioner who is excessively harsh Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [R.] "Inquisitors are tatlers." Feltham. 2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W. 3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of the Court of Inquisition. Source: webster
  7. 7. One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, ascoroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W. Source: adambom
  8. 8. n:100 n. a questioner who is excessively harsh n. an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition Source: ecdict

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