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Detective
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.