- inquisitress
- in·quis·i·tress
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inquisitress
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inquisitress — /in kwiz i tris/, n. a woman who makes an inquisition. [1720 30; INQUISIT(O)R + ESS] Usage. See ess. * * * … Universalium
inquisitress — zə.trə̇s noun ( es) Etymology: inquisitor + ess : a female inquisitor … Useful english dictionary
inquisitor — /ɪnˈkwɪzətə/ (say in kwizuhtuh) noun 1. someone who makes inquisition. 2. a questioner, especially an inquisitive one. 3. someone who investigates by virtue of their office. 4. a member of the Inquisition. {Old French inquisiteur} –inquisitress,… …
