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noun

Pursuivant n. (Written also poursuivant)

(Heralds' College) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds. Also used figuratively. "The herald Hope, forerunning Fear, And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope."

The king's messenger; a state messenger. "One pursuivant who attempted to execute a warrant there was murdered."

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Etymology of 'Pursuivant'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Pursuivant" Quotes from Famous Books

... bannerole a-flutter above nodding plumes, and over all the Red Raven banner of Brocelaunde. So rode they two-and-two until the great courtyard blazed with flashing steel and broidered surcoats. And now a trumpet blared, and forth before this glorious array a pursuivant rode and halted to behold Pertinax, who stepped forth of the great banqueting-hall leading his fair Duchess by the hand, and behind ...

— The Geste of Duke Jocelyn • Jeffery Farnol

... pursuivant and trumpeter, and, riding through the English and Flemish men-at-arms, who were already engaged in carrying away the dead and wounded, he rode up to within a short distance of the wall, then the pursuivant and trumpeter advanced to the edge of the ...

— A March on London • G. A. Henty