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proquaestor
noun
pro·quaes·tor
\prōˈkwestə(r)\
Definition of proquaestor
: one acting for a quaestor; especially : a magistrate associated with a proconsul in the administration of an ancient Roman province
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Origin and Etymology of proquaestor
Late Latin, from Latin pro quaestore, from the phrase pro quaestore (acting) for a quaestor, from pro for + quaestore, ablative of quaestor
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