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Definition: pursuivant at arms
Pursuivant
\Pur"sui*vant\, n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre.
See
Pursue, and cf.
Pursuant.] [Written also
poursuivant.]
1. (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.
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The herald Hope, forerunning Fear,
And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope. --Longfellow.
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2. The king's messenger; a state messenger.
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One pursuivant who attempted to execute a warrant
there was murdered. --Macaulay.
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