Etymology

pursuivant

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Today it means: A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms. Full definition →

Middle English pursevant ← Old French pursuivant
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  1. Old French · derived frompursuivant
  2. Middle English · inherited frompursevant
  3. English todaypursuivant

From Middle English pursevant et al., from Old French pursuivant, present participle of pursuivre (“to follow”). Doublet of pursuant.

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