A sheriff’s officer, usually one who arrests debtors.
An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.
A warrant officer.
A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
A royal messenger, (particularly) one with the authority to execute warrants.
A Grand Lodge Officer who guards the inner door during a meeting of the Grand Lodge