Volant

Definition of Volant

Vo´lant
a.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.
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.

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heraldry, winged
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