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inquirents

inquirents is the plural of inquirent.

Meaning of inquirent

Noun

inquirent (plural inquirents)

  1. One who makes an enquiry; questioner.
    • The ire of the inquirents was instantly roused at this liberal interpretation; they drew their swords, and were about to rush upon the Dutchman and his friends, who were already prepared to withstand them, when Hubert interposed.1854, “Hereward of Brunne”, in Ainsworth's Magazine, page 165
  2. (more specifically) A court-appointed officer who is given the task of looking into a situation; a legal investigator.
    • The Inquirent caused her to be told that she was bound to answer his citation, under penalty of fine and imprisonment.1868, William Hepworth Dixon, Spiritual Wives - Volume 1, page 210

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Questions about inquirents

What is inquirents the plural of?
Inquirents is the plural of inquirent.

Words near inquirents in the dictionary

  1. inquired after
  2. inquired of
  3. inquiree
  4. inquirendo
  5. inquirent
  6. inquirents
  7. inquirer
  8. inquirers
  9. inquires
  10. inquires after
  11. inquires of

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