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guardant

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Positioned with the body viewed from the side, but with the head turned toward the viewer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A guardian or guard.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Old French guardant, present participle of guarder (“to watch”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kohtikatsova — heraldry: with head toward viewer
  • Swedish: framåtvänd — heraldry: with head toward viewer
  • Swedish: utåtseende — heraldry: with head toward viewer
  • Swedish: med hitvänt ansikte — heraldry: with head toward viewer