a. [ L. volans, -antis, p. pr. of volare to fly: cf. F. volant. ]
English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
Volant piece (Anc. Armor),
‖n. [ Sp., prop., flying. ] A two-wheeled carriage formerly much used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]