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
The title of Blue Mantle pursuivant, as old as the reign of Edward III., suggests a like usage in England.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
Prompted by some undefinable feeling, which caused him to rush upon his destruction, the pursuivant ventured upon the roof of the stables, and was followed by his companions.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
“The wages due to the officers of armes when they go owt of the land: “Garter 8s. a day: every of the other kings 7s.: every herald 4s.: every pursuivant 2s.: and theyr ordinary expences.”
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony
“The pursuivant and his men are below,” he replied.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
