inquisitor Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a questioner who is excessively harsh
    interrogator.
  2. noun an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition

WordNet

In*quis"i*tor noun
Etymology
L.: cf. F. inquisiteur. See Inquire.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913