pursuivant

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Ralph Brooke, Rouge Croix pursuivant, and York herald, was contemporary with Camden and his violent adversary.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony

“You must give me surety for yourself, sir,” replied the pursuivant.

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

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

“It is the work of that accursed pursuivant, I will be sworn,” said Guy Fawkes.

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