pursuivant
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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
“He has a strange way of showing his zeal,” rejoined the pursuivant, entering the answer in his note-book.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth
It was the pursuivant, who, with the prudence that characterized all his proceedings, had followed in the rear.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth
“You may spare your voice, fair lady,” sneered the pursuivant.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth
“The pursuivant and his men are below,” he replied.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by William Harrison Ainsworth
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