passant

passant is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Passing from one to another; in circulation; current. [Obs.] Many opinions are passant. Sir T. Browne.

[2] Curs [Obs.] On a passant rewiew of what I wrote to the bishop. Sir P. Pett.

[3] Surpassing; excelling. [Obs.] Chaucer.

[4] Walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised.

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