SALTANT

Etymology

Adjective

saltant (not comparable)

Leaping; jumping; dancing.

(heraldry) In a leaping position; springing forward.

Source: Wiktionary


Sal"tant, a. Etym: [L. saltans, p.pr. of saltare to dance, v. intens. fr. salire to leap: cf. F. sautant. See Sally, v.]

1. Leaping; jumping; dancing.

2. (Her.)

Definition: In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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