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volage

[ voh-lahzh ]

adjective

, Archaic.
  1. fickle, inconsistent, or flighty:

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



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Word History and Origins

Origin of volage1

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

At one o'clock the steam-launch from the 'Volage' came alongside and embarked the luggage and servants.

Breakfast was a melancholy meal, and I fear that the visitors from the 'Volage' were not very well entertained.

Pierre volage ne queult mousse (A rolling stone gathers no moss).

I know that study does not suit my Mignonne's African indolence, or French esprit volage.

The Volage, in which Byron returned to England, took part in the engagement.

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