regardant
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adjective
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Etymology
Origin of regardant
1275–1325; Middle English < Middle French, present participle of regarder to regard
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Guenever looked upon the six lioncels passant regardant —they were marching along with red tongues and daws, winking pertly over their backsides and waving their flame- tipped tails.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
"It's the difference between egotism rampant and modesty regardant," Anthony, with some grimness, returned.
From The Lady Paramount by Henry Harland
Supporters.—Dexter, a Paul Pry regardant, grasping an eyeglass sinister.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 23, 1891 by Various
Three demi-councillors, wings elevated, regardant an empty seat, for Vacancy.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 23, 1891 by Various
I must not omit, however, to refer to one expression which may be taken to stand in the place of the later 'villain regardant to a manor.'
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
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