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Definitions for Passant
ˈpæs əntpas·sant
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Princeton's WordNet
passant(ip)adjective
in walking position with right foreleg raised
Wiktionary
passantadjective
Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.
passantadjective
Currently in use; in vogue.
Etymology: From passant, passant.
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passant
Passant is a French term which means 'passing' or 'walking'. In heraldry, it is used to describe an animal, usually a lion or leopard, that is depicted walking with one forepaw raised. The term is often used in chess as well to describe a special pawn capturing move. Additionally, it can also refer to someone or something that is passing or transient.
Webster Dictionary
Passantverb
passing from one to another; in circulation; current
Passantverb
curs/ry, careless
Passantverb
surpassing; excelling
Passantverb
walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised
Etymology: [F., p. pr. of passer. See Pass, v. i.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Passant
pas′ant, adj. (her.) walking. [Fr.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
passant
A heraldic term, used to express the attitude of an animal in a walking position, with his head straight before him.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Passant in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Passant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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