The difference between Pursuivant and Warrant officer

When used as nouns, pursuivant means a follower, whereas warrant officer means an officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

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  1. Pursuivant as a noun (archaic):

    A follower

  2. Pursuivant as a noun (heraldry):

    A herald of the

  3. Pursuivant as a noun:

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

  4. Pursuivant as a noun (freemasonry):

    A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge

  5. Pursuivant as a noun (particularly):

    A royal messenger, one with the authority to execute warrants.

  6. Pursuivant as a noun (law enforcement, by extension):

    A warrant officer.

  1. Warrant officer as a noun (military):

    An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

  2. Warrant officer as a noun (law enforcement):

    An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs.

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