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passant

Pronunciation: /ˈpæsənt/

The English word “passant” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.
  2. Currently in use; in vogue.

Etymology

From Middle English passaunt (c. 1300), from Old French passant.

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