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pursuivant

/pur-swi-vuhnt/US // ˈpɜr swɪ vənt //UK // (ˈpɜːsɪvənt) //

追求者,追随者,追寻者,追问者

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a heraldic officer of the lowest class, ranking below a herald.
    • : an official attendant on heralds.
    • : any attendant or follower.

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Examples

  • When all was ready they led him out, and Theroulde strode before, proud to play the knight's pursuivant.

  • "Show him your warrant," said Bridgenorth to the man in black formerly mentioned, who was a pursuivant.

  • If a pursuivant bestrode him, he might discover through his means who be recusants a hundred miles around.

  • “My duty allows me no alternative,” rejoined the pursuivant, harshly.

  • Abashed at this reproof, the pursuivant stalked out of the room.