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plural searchers
One who searches. examples
(UK, historical) An officer in London appointed to examine the bodies of the dead, and report the cause of death. quotations
The Searchers hereupon (who are ancient Matrons, sworn to their Office) repair to the place where the dead Corps lies
1662-1663, John Graunt, Natural and Political Observations Made Upon the Bills of Mortality
(UK, historical) An officer who apprehended idlers on the street during church hours in Scotland.
A customs officer responsible for searching ships, merchandise, luggage, etc. examples
An inspector of leather. examples
An instrument for examining the bore of a cannon, to detect cavities. examples
An implement for sampling butter. examples
A sieve or strainer. examples
An instrument for feeling after calculi in the bladder, etc. examples