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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pursevantschip,) Pursevandschip, n. [Pursevant n.] The rank or office of a pursuivant. = Pursevantrien. —1570 Digest Justiciary Proc. G. 45.
Concerning the … ratificatioune of his office of Vnicorne pursevandschip
