Inquisitor \In*quis"i*tor\, n. [L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See Inquire.]

1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. [R.]

``Inquisitors are tatlers.'' --Feltham.

2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. --Mozley & W.

3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of the Court of Inquisition.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)