Questor
Pronunciation : Ques"tor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. quaestor, contr. fr. quaesitor, fr. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, ask: cf. F. questeur.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition : Defn: An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [Written also qu?stor.]
Note: At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913