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quaestor
noun quaes·tor \ˈkwe-stər, ˈkwē-\
Definition of QUAESTOR
: one of numerous ancient Roman officials concerned chiefly with financial administration
Variants of QUAESTOR
quaes·tor also ques·tor \ˈkwe-stər, ˈkwē-\
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Origin of QUAESTOR
Middle English questor, from Latin quaestor, from quaerere
First Known Use: 14th century
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