: walking with the farther forepaw raised
—used of a heraldic animal
Word History
Etymology
Middle English passaunt, from Anglo-French passant, from present participle of passer to pass
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of passant was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing passant
Dictionary Entries Near passant
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“Passant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passant. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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