'Volant' definitions:

Definition of 'volant'

(from WordNet)
adjective
With wings extended in a flying position

Definition of 'Volant'

From: GCIDE
  • Volant \Vo"lant\ (?; 277), a. [L. volans, -antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant.]
  • 1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current. [1913 Webster]
  • English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. "His volant touch." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant. [1913 Webster]
  • Volant piece (Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust. [1913 Webster]

Volant, PA -- U.S. borough in Pennsylvania

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Volant, PA -- U.S. borough in Pennsylvania
Population (2000) :
113
Housing Units (2000) :
64
Land area (2000) :
0.113989 sq. miles (0.295230 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.113989 sq. miles (0.295230 sq. km)
FIPS code :
80368
Located within :
Pennsylvania (PA), FIPS 42
Location :
41.114489 N, 80.259463 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
16156
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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