VOLANT


Meaning of VOLANT in English

/voh"leuhnt/ , adj.

1. engaged in or having the power of flight.

2. moving lightly; nimble.

n.

3. Also called volant piece . Armor. a reinforcing piece for the brow of a helmet.

[ 1500-10; voler to fly volare; see -ANT ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .