n. [ L. quaestor, contr. fr. quaesitor, fr. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, ask: cf. F. questeur. ] (Rom. Antiq.) An officer who had the management of the public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [ Written also quæstor. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ At an early period there were also public accusers styled questors, but the office was soon abolished. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office, or the term of office, of a questor. [ 1913 Webster ]