Vō'lant, a.
(Synop., § 130), a. [Fr. volant, Sp. & It. volante, Lat. volans, p. pr. of volare, to fly.] 1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current. The English silver was now current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. Fuller.
- Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. “His volant touch.” Milton.
- (Her.) Represented as flying or having the wings spread.