‖a. [ It. andante, p. pr. of andare to go. ] (Mus.) Moving moderately slow, but distinct and flowing; quicker than larghetto, and slower than allegretto. --
You love me for no other end
Than to become my confidant and friend;
As such I keep no secret from your sight. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Relating to, emanating from or resembling, the poet Dante or his writings. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. It. Dantesco. ] Dantelike; Dantean. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., from L. vadans, p. pr. of vadare to wade, to ford. ] (Zool.) An extensive artificial group of birds including the wading, swimming, and cursorial birds. [ 1913 Webster ]