courant

Cou*rant" (k-rnt"), a. Etym: [F., p. pr. of courir to run, L. currere. Cf. Current.] (Her.) Defn: Represented as running; -- said of a beast borne in a coat of arms. Cou*rant" (k-rnt"), n. Etym: [F. courante, fr. courant, p. pr.] 1. A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto. 2. A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper.

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