searcher

noun9

1. •
   One who searches.
2. •
   A customs officer responsible for searching ships, merchandise, luggage, etc.
3. •
   (UK, historical) An officer in London appointed to examine the bodies of the dead, and report the cause of death.

   • The Searchers hereupon (who are ancient Matrons, sworn to their Office) repair to the place where the dead Corps lies — 1662
4. •
   An implement for sampling butter.
5. •
   (historical) An instrument for examining the bore of a cannon, to detect cavities in its surface.
6. •
   (historical) An instrument for feeling after calculi in the bladder, etc.
7. •
   A sieve or strainer.
8. •
   (UK, historical) An officer who apprehended idlers on the street during church hours in Scotland.
9. •
   (UK, no longer used) An inspector of leather.

   • Means adopted by tanners to evade the searcher's and sealer's inspection — 1837