transitive. To question.

To question or interrogate (a person). Usually with const., as of, interrogative clause, or cognate object (cf. 6).

transitive. To question or examine (a person).

transitive. To examine (a person) by questioning; to interrogate. Obsolete (rare after 17th cent.).

transitive. To ask a question or questions of (a person), esp. in an official context; to interrogate. Also in extended use.

transitive. To ask questions of, to question (a person), esp. closely or in a formal manner; to examine by questions.

= interrogate, v.

with the object expressed by a clause.

transitive. To examine (a person) by questioning; to question, interrogate; = appose, v.1 1. Cf. oppose, v. 1a. Obsolete (Scottish in later use).

Of actions resembling a ferret's. transitive. To search (a place); also, to question (a person) searchingly. rare.

To question, examine (a person). Obsolete.

transitive. Perhaps: = examine, v.

transitive. To question (a person). Now chiefly U.S.

transitive. To question or interrogate (a person), esp. orally.

transitive. To question or interrogate, esp. in a public meeting, law court, etc.; = cross-hackle, v. Cf. heckle, v. 3a. Obsolete.

transitive. To examine or question. rare.