I. ˈvōlənt adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin volant-, volans, present participle of volare to fly — more at volatile
1. : having the wings extended as if in flight — used of a heraldic bird usually as viewed from the side or an angle or of a heraldic insect usually as viewed from the back
2.
a. : passing through the air upon or as if upon wings : flying
b. obsolete : passing from place to place : current
3. : quick , nimble
4. : capable of flying : volitant
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from volant flying
: flounce IV