guar·dant I. \ˈgärdənt\adjective Etymology: Middle French gardant, present participle of garder 1.alsogar·dant\“\heraldry: having the head turned toward the spectator — used of a beast whose body is seen from the side < a lion passant guardant > 2.obsolete: acting as a guard or guardian II. noun (-s) obsolete: guardian, keeper