pursuivant

pursuivant englanniksi

1. A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the (w).

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2. (RQ:Spenser Faerie Queene) with golden pineons, cleaue / The flitting skyes, like flying Purſuiuant, / Againſt fowle feendes to ayd vs millitant: (..)

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4. A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.

5. A royal messenger, one with the authority to execute warrants.

6. (RQ:Macaulay History of England)

7. A officer.

8. A follower.