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

Several are on horseback, and I think I discern the pursuivant amongst the number.

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

Abashed at this reproof, the pursuivant stalked out of the room.

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

“He has a strange way of showing his zeal,” rejoined the pursuivant, entering the answer in his note-book.

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