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pursuivant

noun as in process server

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Example Sentences

When all was ready they led him out, and Theroulde strode before, proud to play the knight's pursuivant.

"Show him your warrant," said Bridgenorth to the man in black formerly mentioned, who was a pursuivant.

If a pursuivant bestrode him, he might discover through his means who be recusants a hundred miles around.

“My duty allows me no alternative,” rejoined the pursuivant, harshly.

Abashed at this reproof, the pursuivant stalked out of the room.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pursuivant, such as: catchpole, law officer, messenger, and summoner.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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