volage

American  

[voh-lahzh] / voʊˈlɑʒ /

adjective

Archaic.

1. fickle, inconsistent, or flighty.

   She has inherited her father's volage nature where finances are concerned.

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Etymology

Origin of volage

First recorded in 1325–75; from Old French, from vol(er) “to fly” ( see volant ( def. )) + -age -age ( def. )

Example Sentences

Tout me rend la vie importune Une volage me trahit, J’eus peu de bien de la fortune, L’injustice me le ravit.

From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert

Poor fellow! all his efforts to appear young and volage are as nothing to the difficulties he endures in steering between the fair Princess's politics and her affection.

From Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

D'un peuple frivole et volage Pantin fut la divinité.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 by Various

Then the voice sang on: "Le lendemain Phillis peu sage Aurait donne moutons et chien Pour un baiser que le volage A Lisette donnait pour rien."

From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous

"Add to which, the private reservation, no doubt, that if she has one atom of discernment, it is a certain volage, giddy, young aide-de-camp that she will select."

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various