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

Ulster holds office by patent, during pleasure; under him the Irish office of arms consists of two heralds, Cork and Dublin; and a pursuivant, Athlone.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

Having gained the passage, she found to her horror that the pursuivant and his band were already within the star-chamber.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

On searching it, however, the pursuivant found a door concealed by the hangings of the bed.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

“It is the work of that accursed pursuivant, I will be sworn,” said Guy Fawkes.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison