a. [ F., p. pr. of passer. See Pass, v. i. ] 1. Passing from one to another; in circulation; current. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Many opinions are passant. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Curs&unr_;ry, careless. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

On a passant rewiew of what I wrote to the bishop. Sir P. Pett. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Surpassing; excelling. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Her.) Walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised. [ 1913 Webster ]