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What is "guardant"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Guardant

Guardant \Guard"ant\, a. [OF. guardant, p. pr. of guard?. See Guard, v. t.]

  1. Acting as guardian. [Obs.]
    --Shak.

  2. (Her.) Same as Gardant.

Guardant

Guardant \Guard"ant\, n. A guardian. [Obs.]
--Shak.

Wiktionary
guardant

a. (context heraldry of an animal English) Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer n. (context obsolete English) A guardian.

WordNet
guardant

adj. looking forward [syn: guardant(ip), gardant(ip), full-face]

Usage examples of "guardant".

Arlene arms, the white Lion passant guardant uplifting its great silver blade.