pursuivant

Signification (Anglais)

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.
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.
4. (broadly) A warrant officer.
5. (archaic) A follower.

Concepts

adepte

avocat

disciple

partisan

Synonymes

adherent

advocate

advocator

disciple

fan

follower

friend

henchman

lover

❤️

supporter

Traductions

Anhänger

Anhängerin

Befürworter

Fürsprecher

Verfechter

Verteidiger

Verteter

Folger

ακόλουθος

adepto

aderente

sostenitore

discepolo

partigiano

porsavant

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈpɜː.sɪ.vənt/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: pursevant

In summary

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