Category:Questor

Ques"tor, n. Etym: [l. quaestor, contr. fr. quaesitor, fr. quaerere, Quaesitum, to seek for, ask: cf. F. questeur.] (rom. Antiq.)

Defn: 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.