Meaning of pursuivant | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
2. A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.
3. A royal messenger, (particularly) one with the authority to execute warrants.
4. A warrant officer.
   broadly
5. A follower.
   archaic

Examples

“How oft do they [the blessed Angels] with golden pineons, cleaue / The flitting skyes, like⟳ flying Purſuiuant, / Againſt fowle feendes to ayd vs millitant: […]”

“The herald Hope⟳, forerunning Fear, / And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope⟳.”

“The law was altogether without force⟳ in the highlands which lie⟳ on the south of the vale of Tralee. No officer of justice willingly ventured into those parts. One pursuivant who in 1680 attempted to execute a warrant there was murdered.”

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