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passant.

Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpæsənt//pəˈsɑnt/
  1. Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.

    not-comparable
  2. Currently in use; in vogue.

    not-comparable · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English passaunt (c. 1300), from Old French passant.

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