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Webster 1913 Edition
Natant
Na′tant
,Adj.
[L.
natans
, -antis
, from swim, v. intens. fr. nare
to swim: cf. F. natant
.] 1.
(Bot.)
Floating in water, as the leaves of water lilies, or submersed, as those of many aquatic plants.
2.
(Her.)
Placed horizontally across the field, as if swimming toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish.
Webster 1828 Edition
Natant
NATANT
,Adj.