guardant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.
noun
  1. A guardian or guard.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/

Word forms

guardant gardant guardants

Etymology

From Old French guardant, present participle of guarder (“to watch”).

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