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

If a pursuivant bestrode him, he might discover through his means who be recusants a hundred miles around.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

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

Prompted by some undefinable feeling, which caused him to rush upon his destruction, the pursuivant ventured upon the roof of the stables, and was followed by his companions.

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