-süə(r), -su̇(ə)r, -su̇ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English pursuere, from pursuen to pursue + -ere -er
: one that pursues: as
a. : one that chases or follows after
that canine pursuer of the rabbit
a devoted pursuer of knowledge
b. obsolete : persecutor
c. chiefly Scots & eccl law : plaintiff , prosecutor