Vo"lant (?; 277), a. [L. volans, - antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant.] 1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.

English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court.

Fuller.

2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant touch." Milton.

3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.

Volant piece(Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.

Vo"lant (?; 277), a. [L. volans, - antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant.] 1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.

English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court.

Fuller.

2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant touch." Milton.

3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.

Volant piece(Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.