querist

American

[kweer-ist] / ˈkwɪər ɪst /

noun

a person who inquires or questions.

querist British

/ ˈkwɪərɪst /

noun

a person who makes inquiries or queries; questioner

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Etymology

Origin of querist

First recorded in 1625–35; quer(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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His querist springs from a clash between fundamentalism and atheism.

From Time Magazine Archive

"We're gettin on cannily, but surely," replied Jamie, with a significant look to the querist.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 by Various

"Sure, sure!" said the cheerful querist, feeling in the pockets of the automobile coat for a cigar.

From The City of Numbered Days by Lynde, Francis

Garter, may be acceptable to your querist S. N.

From Notes and Queries, Number 218, December 31, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

Any information of the Cordeux family more than fifty years ago will confer an obligation on the querist.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 108, November 22, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

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