(n.) One who collects things which are separate; esp., one
who makes a business or practice of collecting works of art, objects in
natural history, etc.; as, a collector of coins.
(n.) A compiler of books; one who collects scattered passages
and puts them together in one book.
(n.) An officer appointed and commissioned to collect and
receive customs, duties, taxes, or toll.
(n.) One authorized to collect debts.
(n.) A bachelor of arts in Oxford, formerly appointed to
superintend some scholastic proceedings in Lent.
