pursuivant
Example Sentences
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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
After examining this obstacle for a moment, the pursuivant was convinced that any attempt to move it would be impracticable, and muttering a deep execration, he gave the word to return.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The title of Blue Mantle pursuivant, as old as the reign of Edward III., suggests a like usage in England.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
“Who is that bold speaker?” demanded the pursuivant from one of his attendants.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
Several are on horseback, and I think I discern the pursuivant amongst the number.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
