volant
[ voh-luh nt ]
/ ˈvoʊ lənt /
adjective
engaged in or having the power of flight.
moving lightly; nimble.
noun
Also called volant piece. Armor. a reinforcing piece for the brow of a helmet.
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volant
/ (ˈvəʊlənt) /
adjective
(usually postpositive) heraldry in a flying position
rare flying or capable of flight
poetic moving lightly or agilely; nimble
Word Origin for volant
C16: from French: flying, from voler to fly, from Latin volāre
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