2 entries under this word

Aspirant

As-pīr'ant, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer, to aspire, Lat. aspirare. See ASPIRE.] Aspiring.

As-pīr'ant, n.

noun

(89) (Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. aspirant.] One who aspires, pants, or seeks with eagerness. “Successful aspirant after earthly things.” Warburton.