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pursuivant

The correct spelling is pursuivant.

How to pronounce pursuivant

noun

IPA: /ˈpɜː.sɪ.vənt/

Say it like: Pur-sui-van-t

The correct spelling is pursuivant. A follower

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A follower
  2. 2.A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
  3. 3.A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge
  4. 4.A royal messenger, one with the authority to execute warrants.
  5. 5.(law enforcement, by extension) A warrant officer.

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