PURSUIVANT


Meaning of PURSUIVANT in English

[ 'pə:sɪv(ə)nt ]

■ noun

1》 Brit. an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald.

2》 archaic a follower or attendant.

Origin

ME: from OFr. pursivant , pres. participle of pursivre 'follow after'.

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