passant

passant Definition

pas·sant (pas′ənt)

adjective

Heraldry walking with the head forward and the forepaw farther from the viewer raised a lion passant

Etymology: ME (only in sense “excelling, passing”) < OFr < prp. of passer, pass

passant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

gules: Coat of arms: Or, two lions passant guardant gules.
argent: Argent a fesse sable with a lion passant argent thereon.
mark: Lion passant mark on underside of foot, for sterling silver.
holding: CREST: On a Wreath of the Colors a Tiger passant guardant holding in the dexter paw a Shuttle proper.

Browse dictionary entries near passant