- pursuivant
- pur·sui·vant
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Pursuivant — Pur sui*vant, n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre. See {Pursue}, and cf. {Pursuant}.] [Written also {poursuivant}.] 1. (Heralds College) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also {pursuivant at arms};… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pursuivant — Pur sui*vant, v. t. To pursue. [Obs. & R.] [1913 Webster] Their navy was pursuivanted after with a horrible tempest. Fuller. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pursuivant — [pʉr′si vənt, pʉr′swivənt] n. [ME pursevante < OFr poursuivant, prp. of poursuivre < poursuir: see PURSUE] 1. in the British Heralds College, an officer ranking below a herald 2. a follower … English World dictionary
Pursuivant — A Pursuivant, or more correctly a pursuivant of arms, is a junior officer of arms. Most pursuivants are attached to official heraldic authorities, such as the College of Arms in London or the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. In the mediaeval… … Wikipedia
pursuivant at arms — Pursuivant Pur sui*vant, n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre. See {Pursue}, and cf. {Pursuant}.] [Written also {poursuivant}.] 1. (Heralds College) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also {pursuivant… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pursuivant at arms — noun see pursuivant I, 1 … Useful english dictionary
pursuivant of arms — noun see pursuivant I, 1 … Useful english dictionary
pursuivant — noun Etymology: Middle English pursevant attendant of a herald, from Anglo French pursevaunt, pursuant, literally, follower, from present participle of pursure to pursue Date: 14th century 1. an officer of arms ranking below a herald but having… … New Collegiate Dictionary
pursuivant — /perr swi veuhnt/, n. 1. a heraldic officer of the lowest class, ranking below a herald. 2. an official attendant on heralds. 3. any attendant or follower. [1350 1400; < F poursuivant (prp. of poursuivre to PURSUE, follow L prosequi); r. ME… … Universalium
pursuivant — noun a) follower b) a herald of the … Wiktionary
Pursuivant — One of the officers of the College of *Arms; junior to a *herald … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
