questor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who seeks or inquires, especially one who is employed to find information or to locate something.

  - "The questor was hired to find the missing treasure."
  - "The librarian acted as a questor, helping students locate books in the library."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with questor
reporter , supporter , supporter

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Variants

List of all variants of questor that leads to same result
quaestor , questor , questors , quaestors

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Etymology

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From the Latin quaerere, meaning 'to ask, inquire, seek'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'questor' is also used in heraldry to describe a figure carrying a staff and wearing a cap of maintenance, which represents a person seeking justice.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'questor' was a type of knight who went on quests or missions for his lord.

3. The term 'questor' is also used in the legal profession to describe a person who serves legal documents or summonses.

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Related Concepts

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1. quest: A journey or adventure, often one undertaken to achieve a specific goal or to find something.

2. inquire: To ask questions and seek information.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'questor' is often used to describe a character who embarks on a journey or quest. This can be seen in works such as 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, where each pilgrim tells a story on their journey to Canterbury.

How to Memorize "questor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in medieval clothing, carrying a staff and wearing a pointed hat, asking questions and seeking answers.
   - Visualize the word 'questor' written out in large letters and memorize its shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'questor' with the idea of seeking or inquiring. Remember that it comes from the Latin word 'quaerere', which means 'to ask'.
   - Think of a detective or investigator when you see the word 'questor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'questor', such as 'A questor is someone who inquires and seeks answers.'
   - Use the acronym QUEST to remember the meaning of 'questor': Q - Quest, E - Explore, S - Seek, T - Truth.

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