1993. censor. The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on historical principles. Oxford (1.4 Kb)
censor n. & v. M16. [L., f. censere pronounce as an opinion, rate, assess: see – or.] A n. 1 Hist. Either of two magistrates in ancient Rome who compiled censuses of its citizens, etc., and supervised public morals. M16. 2 A person who exercises supervision or judgement over the conduct or morals of others. L16. 3 An adverse critic; a person who censures or finds fault Now rare. L16. 4 An official with… Читать далее »