Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click Thesaurus above for synonyms. Also, follow synonym links within the dictionary to find definitions from other sources.
1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Poursuivant \Pour"sui*vant\, n.
   See Pursuivant.
   [1913 Webster]
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Pursuivant \Pur"sui*vant\, n. [F. poursuivant, fr. poursuivre.
   See Pursue, and cf. Pursuant.] [Written also
   poursuivant.]
   1. (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.
      [1913 Webster]

            The herald Hope, forerunning Fear,
            And Fear, the pursuivant of Hope.     --Longfellow.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. The king's messenger; a state messenger.
      [1913 Webster]

            One pursuivant who attempted to execute a warrant
            there was murdered.                   --Macaulay.
      [1913 Webster]
3. Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
POURSUIVANT. A follower, a pursuer. In the ancient English law, it signified 
an officer who attended upon the king in his wars, at the council table, 
exchequer, in his court, &e., to be sent as a messenger. A poursuivant was, 
therefore, a messenger of the king.
Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy