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passant
[ pas-uhnt ]
/ ˈpæs ənt /
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adjective Heraldry.
(of a beast) represented as in the act of walking, with one forepaw raised.
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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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