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
Meanwhile, the pursuivant had reached the door, which Chetham had taken the precaution to fasten, and was trying to burst it open.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
By this time, the pursuivant and his attendants had come up.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
“Leave go your hold, young mistress,” rejoined the pursuivant, grasping Oldcorne by the collar of his vestment, and dragging him along; “and rest thankful that I make you not, also, my prisoner.”
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
One amongst their number, who appeared to act as leader, and whom, from his garb, and the white wand he carried, Viviana knew must be a pursuivant, now proceeded to interrogate the prisoner.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
