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   Pursuivant , n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre. See Pursue, and cf. Pursuant.] [Written also poursuivant.]
   (Heralds' College) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; -- called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds. Also used figuratively.
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   The herald Hope, forerunning Fear,
   And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope.
   Longfellow.
   
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   The king's messenger; a state messenger.
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   One pursuivant who attempted to execute a warrant there was murdered.
   Macaulay.
   
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   Pursuivant, v. t. To pursue. [Obs. & R.]
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   Their navy was pursuivanted after with a horrible tempest.
   Fuller.
   
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