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.
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English silver now was current, and our gold volant
in the pope's court. --Fuller.
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2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant
touch." --Milton.
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3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread;
as, an eagle volant.
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Volant piece (Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor,
for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.
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Volant, PA -- U.S. borough in Pennsylvania
Population (2000): 113
Housing Units (2000): 64
Land area (2000): 0.113989 sq. miles (0.295230 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.113989 sq. miles (0.295230 sq. km)
FIPS code: 80368
Located within: Pennsylvania (PA), FIPS 42
Location: 41.114489 N, 80.259463 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 16156
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
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