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1. (n.) pursuivant
a heraldic officer of the lowest class, ranking below a herald.
2. pursuivant
an attendant; follower.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME pursevant < MF purs(u)ivant, prp. of pursuivre to pursue , follow)
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1. (noun) pursuivant
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
2. (noun) pursuivant
the king's messenger; a state messenger
3. (verb) pursuivant
to pursue
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1. pursuivant
one of the junior officers in the Heralds' College, four in England, named respectively Rouge Croix, Blue Mantle, Rouge Dragon, and Portcullis; and three in Scotland, named respectively Bute, Carrick, and Unicorn.
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