questman

noun — 3 senses

questman

noun

Etymology From quest + man.

1

Obsolete One who is legally empowered to look into certain matters, especially abuses of weights and measures.

2

Obsolete A churchwarden's assistant; a sidesman.

3

Obsolete A collector of parish rents.

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