(Now often as "Bluemantle Pursuivant") one of the four pursuivants of the English College of Heralds, instituted by Henry V and thought to be named after the blue cloak of the Order of the Garter.
Origin
Early 16th century.
Definition of Bluemantle in US English:
Bluemantle
noun
Heraldry
(Now often as "Bluemantle Pursuivant") one of the four pursuivants of the English College of Heralds, instituted by Henry V and thought to be named after the blue cloak of the Order of the Garter.