[ˈpas(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of an animal) represented as walking, with the right front foot raised. The animal is depicted in profile facing the dexter side with the tail raised, unless otherwise specified (e.g. as ‘passant guardant’)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, literally ‘proceeding’, present participle of passer