Category:Volant

Vo"lant, a. Etym: [l. volans, -antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. Volant.]

1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; Hence, passing from place to place; current. English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's Court. Fuller.

2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "his volant touch." Milton.

3. (her.)

Defn: represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle Volant. Volant piece (anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for Guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.