a. [ L. latitans, pr. of latitare to lie hid, to lurk, v. intens. fr. latere to be hid: cf. F. latitant. ] Lying hid; concealed; latent. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. litigans, -antis, p. pr. of litigare: cf. F. litigant. See Litigate. ] Disposed to litigate; contending in law; engaged in a lawsuit;
n. A person engaged in a lawsuit. [ 1913 Webster ]