pursuivant

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpəːsɪv(ə)nt/

noun

  • 1British an officer of the College of Arms ranking below a herald. The four ordinary pursuivants are Rouge Croix, Bluemantle, Rouge Dragon, and Portcullis.
  • 2 archaic a follower or attendant.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a junior heraldic officer): from Old French pursivant, present participle (used as a noun) of pursivre 'follow after'