Volant /(?; 277)/

Vo·lant

Volant

a.
  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.
  2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid.
  3. Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant. (Her.)

Phrases & Compounds
Volant piece
an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.