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Word: Pursuivant
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting a junior heraldic officer): from Old French pursivant, present participle (used as a noun) of pursivre ‘follow after’
ˈpəːs(w)ɪv(ə)nt
an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald. The four ordinary pursuivants are Rouge Croix, Bluemantle, Rouge Dragon, and Portcullis.
Short Definition:officer of College of Arms ranking below
a follower or attendant.
Short Definition:follower or attendant
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