pursuivant
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Is pursuivant a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (heraldry) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.Examples: "How oft do they [the blessed Angels] with golden pineons, cleaue / The flitting skyes, like flying Purſuiuant, / Againſt fowle feendes to ayd vs millitant: […]"; "The herald Hope, forerunning Fear, / And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope."Synonyms: pursuivant at arms
2. (Freemasonry) A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.
3. (law enforcement, by extension) A warrant officer.broadly
4. (archaic) A follower.archaic
Definition source: Wiktionary