rə̇ˈgärd ə nt, -gȧd- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French regardant, reguardant, present participle of regarder, reguarder to look at
1. : annexed to a particular manor whoever owned it — used of a medieval English villein; compare in gross at gross II
2. also re·guar·dant “
a. : guardant
b. : looking backward over the shoulder — used of a heraldic representation of an animal