Regardant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈɡɑːdn̩t/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Regardant is an adjective meaning (heraldry, of an animal) With the head turned toward the back of the body.
Meaning
(heraldry, of an animal) With the head turned toward the back of the body.
More Meanings
- Watchful, attentive; contemplative.
Example Sentences
He stood regardant for a moment.
And now others, casually regardant, passed the place in automobiles ….
To horse, to horse: thus once Eurydice, / With looks regardant, did the Thracian gaze […].
The dog was waiting for him, her paws on the second tread, pere regardant with a happy lolling tongue.
Word Forms
- reguardant
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backward, rampant, villein, askance, facewards, backhanded.
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