seeker

Etymology

From Middle English sekar, sekere (also sechar, sechere), equivalent to seek + -er. Compare Saterland Frisian Säiker (“seeker”), West Frisian syker (“seeker”), Dutch zoeker (“seeker”), German Low German Söker (“seeker”), German Sucher (“seeker”).

noun

  1. One who seeks.
  2. Especially, a religious seeker: a pilgrim, or one who aspires to enlightenment or salvation.
  3. In the sport of Quidditch or Muggle quidditch, a player who attempts to catch the snitch.

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