Guardant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Guardant is an adjective meaning (heraldry, of an animal) Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.
Meaning
(heraldry, of an animal) Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A guardian or guard.
Example Sentences
But when my angry guardant stood alone, Tendering my ruin and assail'd of none, Dizzy-eyed fury and great rage of heart Suddenly made him from my side to start Into the clustering battle of the French.
Word Forms
- guardants
Synonyms for guardant
Depending on context, synonyms include gardant, full-face.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gardant, full-face, forward, rampant, salient, enurny.
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