inquirist en · NOUN
Etymology
From inquire + -ist.
Meanings
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(obsolete, rare) An inquirer, a questioner.
[T]he inquirist (a grave old farmer-looking man) held up his hands, and said, Good God!—this will be sad, sad news to somebody!
1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter CDXXVI”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […], →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inquirists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |