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

“After them!” cried the pursuivant to some of his attendants.

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

“The wages due to the officers of armes when they go owt of the land: “Garter 8s. a day: every of the other kings 7s.: every herald 4s.: every pursuivant 2s.: and theyr ordinary expences.”

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony

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

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