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.

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

“He has a strange way of showing his zeal,” rejoined the pursuivant, entering the answer in his note-book.

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

Ralph Brooke, Rouge Croix pursuivant, and York herald, was contemporary with Camden and his violent adversary.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony