n.
Pronunciation: ' p ə r-si-v ə nt, -swi-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pursevant attendant of a herald, from Anglo-French pursevaunt, pursuant, literally, follower, from present participle of pursure to pursue
Date: 14th century
1 : an officer of arms ranking below a herald but having similar duties
2 : FOLLOWER , ATTENDANT