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| 3 results for Volant | |
| From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Volant \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. [bd]His volant touch.[b8] --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. | |
| From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
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Volant, PA (borough, FIPS 80368) Location: 41.11364 N, 80.25906 W Population (1990): 152 (71 housing units) Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 16156 | |
