pursuivant

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Previous coronations have had historic roles such as the "rouge dragon pursuivant", "unicorn pursuivant" and carriers of the "golden spur" and the "white wand".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023

By this time, the pursuivant and his attendants had come up.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

After examining this obstacle for a moment, the pursuivant was convinced that any attempt to move it would be impracticable, and muttering a deep execration, he gave the word to return.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

“After them!” cried the pursuivant to some of his attendants.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

They had scarcely gained the room, and fastened the door, when the pursuivant and his attendants appeared in the corridor.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison