'Courant' definitions:

Definition of 'Courant'

From: GCIDE
  • Courant \Cou*rant"\ (k??-r?nt"), a. [F., p. pr. of courir to run, L. currere. Cf. Current.] (Her.) Represented as running; -- said of a beast borne in a coat of arms. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Courant'

From: GCIDE
  • Courant \Cou*rant"\ (k??-r?nt"), n. [F. courante, fr. courant, p. pr.]
  • 1. A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper. [1913 Webster]

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