also, one of the officers chosen by the liverymen of London to inspect the measures used in public houses
2
formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, and fix upon it a seal.
3
One of the class of diviners among the Etruscans and Romans, who foretold events by the inspection of the entrails of victims offered on the altars of the gods.
4
Prognostication by inspection of the entrails of victims slain sacrifice.
5
An officer who has the care or inspection of weights and measures, etc.
