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Webster 1913 Edition
Volant
Vo′lant
(?; 277)
, Adj.
[L.
volans
, -antis
, p. pr. of volare
to fly: cf. F. volant
.] 1.
Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.
English silver now was current, and our gold
volant
in the pope’s court. Fuller.
2.
Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid.
“His volant touch.” Milton.
3.
(Her.)
Represented as flying, or having the wings spread;
as, an eagle
. volant
Volant piece
(Anc. Armor)
, an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.
Webster 1828 Edition
Volant
VO'LANT
,Adj.
1.
Flying; passing through the air; as volant automata.2.
Nimble; active; as volant touch.3.
In heraldry, represented as flying or having the wings spread.