01 a. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.
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1.
Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.“English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court.” — Fuller.
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2.
Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid.
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3.
Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.(Her.)
Phrases & compounds
Volant piece —
an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.