querent

1 of 2

noun (1)

que·​rent

ˈkwirənt

plural -s

: inquirer

specifically : one who consults an astrologer

querent

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

archaic

: complainant, plaintiff

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin quaerent-, quaerens, present participle of quaerere to seek, ask

Noun (2)

Latin querent-, querens, present participle of queri to complain

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