: walking with the farther forepaw raised
—used of a heraldic animal
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Other markings, like the lion passant, also signify that a piece is sterling silver.
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“Passant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passant. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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