scrutator

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scrutator one who examines closely. XVI. — L. scrūtātor, scrūtārī search, examine, f. scrūta trash, rubbish, the orig. application being to the rummaging of rag-pickers or the searching of persons; see -ATOR.
So scrutiny (-Y4) formal taking of votes XV; close investigation XVII; official examination of votes XVIII. — L. scrūtinium. Hence scrutineer, scrutinize XVII.

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