regardant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Re*gard"ant adjective

Etymology

F. regardant, fr. regarder. See Regard, v. t.

Definitions

1. Looking behind; looking backward watchfully.

   [He] turns thither his regardant eye. Southey.

2. (Her.) Looking behind or backward; as, a lion regardant.
3. (O.Eng.Law) Annexed to the land or manor; as, a villain regardant.