pursuivant

noun

1. (archaic) follower

2. (heraldry) A herald of the College of Arms

3. A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds.

4. (freemasonry) A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge

5. The king's messenger; a state messenger.