passant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pas"sant adjective

Etymology

F., p.pr. of passer. See Pass, v. i.

Definitions

1. Passing from one to another; in circulation; current. Obs.

   Many opinions are passant. Sir T. Browne.

2. Cursry, careless. Obs.

   On a passant rewiew of what I wrote to the bishop. Sir P. Pett.

3. Surpassing; excelling. Obs. Chaucer.
4. (Her.) Walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised.