PASSANT


Meaning of PASSANT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' pa-s ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English passaunt, from Anglo-French passant, from present participle of passer to passive

Date: 15th century

: walking with the farther forepaw raised ― used of a heraldic animal

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