pursuivant at arms — noun see pursuivant I, 1 … Useful english dictionary
pursuivant of arms — noun see pursuivant I, 1 … Useful english dictionary
Pursuivant — Pur sui*vant, n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre. See {Pursue}, and cf. {Pursuant}.] [Written also {poursuivant}.] 1. (Heralds College) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also {pursuivant at arms};… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pursuivant — A Pursuivant, or more correctly a pursuivant of arms, is a junior officer of arms. Most pursuivants are attached to official heraldic authorities, such as the College of Arms in London or the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. In the mediaeval… … Wikipedia
Arms of Ireland — See also: The harp as a political symbol Arms of Ireland Versions … Wikipedia
pursuivant — 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pursuivant — One of the officers of the College of *Arms; junior to a *herald … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
pursuivant — [ pə:sɪv(ə)nt] noun 1》 Brit. an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald. 2》 archaic a follower or attendant. Origin ME: from OFr. pursivant, pres. participle of pursivre follow after … English new terms dictionary
pursuivant — n. 1 Brit. an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald. 2 archaic a follower or attendant. Etymology: ME f. OF pursivant pres. part. of pursivre (as PURSUE) … Useful english dictionary
College of Arms — Type Corporate body Founded 1484 (London) reincorporated 1555[1] … Wikipedia