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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inquisitor \In*quis"i*tor\, n. [L.: cf F. inquisiteur See {Inquire}.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: inquisitor n : a questioner who is excessively harsh [syn: {interrogator}]
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