Associations to the word «Inquisitor»

Wiktionary

INQUISITOR, noun. A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
INQUISITOR, noun. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

Dictionary definition

INQUISITOR, noun. A questioner who is excessively harsh.
INQUISITOR, noun. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

Wise words

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