inquisitress

inquisitress
/in kwiz"i tris/, n.
a woman who makes an inquisition.
[1720-30; INQUISIT(O)R + -ESS]
Usage. See -ess.

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  • inquisitress — in·quis·i·tress …   English syllables

  • 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,… …  

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