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pur·sui·vant
I. \ˈpərs(w)ə̇vənt, -)ēv-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English pursevant, from Middle French poursuivant, poursuiant, literally, follower, pursuer — more at pursuant
1. also pursuivant of arms or pursuivant at arms
a. : an inferior heraldic functionary attendant on medieval European heralds and learning the profession of heraldry : a neophyte herald
b. : an officer of arms ranking below a herald but having similar duties
2. archaic : a royal or state messenger : one with power to execute a warrant
3.
a. archaic : follower, attendant
b. : one that seeks out and follows or delves into
< the literary pursuivant of the Renaissance — Delbert Clark >
sometimes : one that seeks out to entrap or seize
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
obsolete : to deliver to or by a pursuivant : pursue |