inquirāˈtion (Dickens) or enquirāˈtion noun (dialect)

Inquiry

inquirˈer or enquirˈer noun

inquirˈing adjective

1. Tending to inquire
2. Eager to acquire information
3. (of eg a look) expressing inquiry

inquirˈingly adverb

inquirˈy or enquirˈy (or esp US /ingˈkwi-ri/) noun

1. The act of inquiring
2. A search for knowledge
3. (an) investigation
4. A question

inquire after

To ask about the health, etc of

writ of inquiry

A writ appointing an inquest