Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

            English silver now was current, and our gold volant
            in the pope's court.                  --Fuller.

   2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. ``His volant
      touch.'' --Milton.

   3. (Her.) Represented as flying, or having the wings spread;
      as, an eagle volant.

   {Volant piece} (Anc. Armor), an adjustable piece of armor,
      for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.