pursuivant

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈpɜː.sɪ.vənt/    美 /ˈpɜɹ.sɪ.vənt/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
    — How oft do they [the blessed Angels] with golden pineons, cleaue / The flitting skyes, like flying Purſuiuant, / Againſt fowle feendes to ayd vs millitant: […]
  2. A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge.
  3. A royal messenger, (particularly) one with the authority to execute warrants.
    — The law was altogether without force in the highlands which lie on the south of the vale of Tralee. No officer of justice willingly ventured into those parts. One pursuivant who in 1680 attempted to execute a warrant there was murdered.
  4. A warrant officer. broadly
  5. A follower. archaic

词形变化

pursuivants plural poursuivant alternative pursevant alternative

词源

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