What does the word quest mean?

Usage examples for quest

  1. After a little search I lighted upon the very carriage of which I was in quest. – The Room in the Dragon Volant by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  2. Here already was a quest worthy of their highest hopes. – The Passionate Elopement by Compton Mackenzie
  3. But we take a certain risk in calling in the authorities on this quest. – Death Points a Finger by Will Levinrew