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gar·dant
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Princeton's WordNet
guardant(ip), gardant(ip), full-faceadjective
looking forward
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gardant
In heraldry, "gardant" refers to an animal standing in profile but with its head facing the viewer. The term is derived from the French word "garder", which means "to guard". This posture signifies vigilance or readiness for action. It can be applied to different animals in heraldic designs, including lions, bears, and others.
Webster Dictionary
Gardantadjective
turning the head towards the spectator, but not the body; -- said of a lion or other beast
Etymology: [F. See Guardant.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gardant
gärd′ant, adj. (her.) said of an animal represented as full-faced and looking forward. [Fr., pr.p. of garder, to look.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
gardant
In heraldry, is said of an animal which is represented full-faced, and looking forward.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gardant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gardant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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