Volant
Volant (?; 277) , adjective
[Latin volans, -antis, present participle of volare to fly: compare French volant.]
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.
2.
Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid.
His volant touch.
3.
(Heraldry) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.
Collocations (1)
Volant piece (Anc. Armor) , an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.