saltant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sal"tant adjective

Etymology

L. saltans, p.pr. of saltare to dance, v. intens. fr. salire to leap: cf. F. sautant. See Sally, v.

Definitions

1. Leaping; jumping; dancing.
2. (Her.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc.