v.
1. intr. (often foll. by of) seek information; ask a question (of a person).
2 intr. INQUIRE.
3 intr. (foll. by after, for) ask about a person, a person's health, etc.
4 intr. (foll. by for) ask about the availability of.
5 tr. ask for information as to (enquired my name; enquired whether we were coming).
Derivatives:
enquirer n.
Etymology: ME enquere f. OF enquerre ult. f. L inquirere (as IN-(2), quaerere quaesit- seek)