That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time did pertain to
the spiritual court.
Fuller.
Curve of pursuit (Geom.), a curve described by a point which is at each
instant moving towards a second point, which is itself moving according
to some specified law.
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.
The herald Hope, forerunning Fear, And Fear, the pursuivant of
Hope.
Longfellow.