3syllables
pursuivant
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Definitions ofpursuivant
1noun
- A follower
- A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
- A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge
- A royal messenger, one with the authority to execute warrants.
- (law enforcement, by extension) A warrant officer.
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