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
An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs.
An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.