\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. ``His volant
   touch.'' --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.