PASSANT


Meaning of PASSANT in English

[ 'pas(ə)nt ]

■ adjective Heraldry (of an animal) represented as walking towards the dexter side, with the right front foot raised.

Origin

ME: from OFr., lit. 'proceeding', pres. participle of passer .

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