Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: pursuit plane
Next word: pursy
Definition of: pursuivant
(pûr′swi·vənt) noun
1. An attendant upon a herald; an officer of the third and lowest rank in the College of Heralds, performing similar duties to a herald.
2. Obs. A follower; especially, a military attendant of the king. [<OF porsivant, ppr. of porsievre pursue]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: