† enquerouressen.
A female inquisitor.Apparently an isolated use.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > interrogation > [noun] > intensive questioning > person conducting > female
enquerouressec1430
inquisitress1727
inquisitrix1879
c1430 Pilgr. Lyf Manhode (1869) ii. viii. 78 Art thou meyresse? or a newe enquerouresse? Shewe thi commission.
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