*saltant*

a. [ L. saltans, p. pr. of saltare to dance, v. intens. fr. salire to leap: cf. F. sautant. See Sally, v. ] 1. Leaping; jumping; dancing. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]