'Quaestor' definitions:
Definition of 'quaestor'
(from WordNet)
noun
Any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration)
Definition of 'Quaestor'
From: GCIDE
- Quaestor \Qu[ae]s"tor\, n. [L.] Same as Questor. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'quaestor'
From: GCIDE
- 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]