passant

adjective pas·sant \ˈpa-s^ənt\

Definition of PASSANT

: walking with the farther forepaw raised —used of a heraldic animal

Middle English passaunt, from Anglo-French passant, from present participle of passer to pass

First Known Use: 15th century

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