volant

adj

1. (not-comparable)Having extended wings as if flying.

   “Crest - A horseshoe ar. betw. two wings volant sa. Farrer”

   “A demi-ostrich, wings volant proper.”

2. (not-comparable)Represented as unsupported in the air.

   “A martlet volant. Motto - In Deo solo spes mea. Kay”

3. (not-comparable)Flying, or able to fly.

   “Alexander the Great […] lanced himself in manner of a Star Volant in the Air, leaping out of the East into the West, […]”

4. (not-comparable)Moving quickly or lightly, as though flying; nimble.

   “he turned to catch through the trees a flitting glimpse of her light dress, her volant attitude, as she sped silently and secretly back to the waiting group on the porch.”