Păs'sant, a.
a. [Fr. passant, p. pr. of passer. See PASS, v.]
Sense 1. Passing from one to another; in circulation; current. [Obs.]
Many opinions are passant, which, notwithstanding, upon due examination, do admit of doubt or restriction. Browne.
Sense 2. Cursory; careless. [Obs.] “On a passant review of what I wrote to the bishop.” Sir P. Pett.
Sense 3. (Her.) Walking;—a term applied to any animal on a shield, which appears to walk leisurely.
