Found 2 items, similar to inquisitor.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: inquisitor inquisitor n 1: a questioner who is excessively harsh [syn: interrogator] 2: an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
English → English (gcide) Definition: Inquisitor 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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster] 3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of the Court of Inquisition. [1913 Webster]