pursuivant
pursuivant · pursuivants
A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar dutiesA functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
UK/ˈpɜː.sɪ.vənt/US/ˈpɜɹ.sɪ.vənt/
Meaning
5 sensesA functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.
A royal messenger, (particularly) one with the authority to execute warrants.
(broadly)A warrant officer.
(archaic)A follower.
Origin
From Middle English pursevant et al., from Old French pursuivant, present participle of puFrom Middle English pursevant et al., from Old French pursuivant, present participle of pursuivre (“to follow”). Doublet of pursuant.
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