Pursuivant
[pur-swi-vuh nt] /ˈpɜr swɪ vənt/
noun
1.
a heraldic officer of the lowest class, ranking below a herald.
2.
an official attendant on heralds.
3.
any attendant or follower.
/ˈpɜːsɪvənt/
noun
1.
the lowest rank of heraldic officer
2.
(history) a state or royal messenger
3.
(history) a follower or attendant
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