PURSUIVANT


Meaning of PURSUIVANT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpər-si-vənt, -swi- ]

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

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