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passant

[ pas-uhnt ]
/ ˈpæs ənt /

adjective Heraldry.

(of a beast) represented as in the act of walking, with one forepaw raised.

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Origin of passant

1375–1425; late Middle English <Middle French, present participle of passer to pass; see -ant

Words nearby passant

Passaic, passalong, Passamaquoddy, Passamaquoddy Bay, passament, passant, passata, Passavant's cushion, pass away, passband, passbook
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British Dictionary definitions for passant

passant
/ (ˈpæsənt) /

adjective

(usually postpositive) heraldry (of a beast) walking, with the right foreleg raised

Word Origin for passant

C14: from Old French, present participle of passer to pass
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