Cou*rant" (k??-r?nt"), a. [F., p.
pr. of courir to run, L. currere. Cf.
Current.] (Her.) Represented as running; --
said of a beast borne in a coat of arms.
Cou*rant" (k??-r?nt"), n. [F.
courante, fr. courant, p. pr.]
1. A piece of music in triple time; also, a
lively dance; a coranto.
2. A circulating gazette of news; a
newspaper.