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PURSUIVANT n. 3 definitions
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. The herald Hope, forerunning Fear, And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope. Longfellow.
BLUE a.
night signal at sea, and in military operations. -- Blue mantle (Her.), one of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms; -- so called from the color of his official robes. -- Blue mass, a preparation of mercury from which is formed the blue pill. McElrath. -- Blue mold, or mould, the blue fungus (Aspergi…
LOCK n.
of wool, hay, or other like substance; a tress or ringlet of hair. These gray locks, the pursuivants of death. Shak.
MARSHAL n.
who goes before a prince to declare his coming and provide entertainment; a harbinger; a pursuivant.
POURSUIVANT n.
See Pursuivant.
ROUGE DRAGON n.
One of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms.
ROUGECROIX n.
One of the four pursuivants of the English college of arms.