%volant%

a. [ L. circumvolans, p. pr. See Circumvolation. ] Flying around. [ 1913 Webster ]

The circumvolant troubles of humanity. G. Macdonald. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. pont bridge + volant flying. ] (Mil.) A kind of light bridge, used in sieges, for surprising a post or outwork which has but a narrow moat; a flying bridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. velivolans; velum a sail + volare to fly. ] Flying with sails; passing under full sail. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. “His volant touch.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Volant piece (Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust. [ 1913 Webster ]