First Known Use: 1572
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1guardant
adjective guar·dant \ˈgär-dənt\
Definition of GUARDANT
: having the head turned toward the spectator —used of a heraldic animal whose body is seen from the side <a lion passant guardant>
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Origin of GUARDANT
Middle French gardant, present participle of garder to guard, look at
Rhymes with GUARDANT
2guardant
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