regardant

adjective

re·​gar·​dant ri-ˈgär-dᵊnt 

: looking backward over the shoulder

—used of a heraldic animal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English regardand, from Anglo-French regardant, present participle of regarder

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regardant

• retardant
• ardent