Courant \Cou*rant"\ (k??-r?nt"), a. [F., p. pr. of courir to
run, L. currere. Cf. Current.]
(Her.)
Represented as running; -- said of a beast borne in a coat of
arms.
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Courant \Cou*rant"\ (k??-r?nt"), n. [F. courante, fr. courant,
p. pr.]
1. A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a
coranto.
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2. A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper. [1913 Webster]
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