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Courant
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Courant, a. [F., p. pr. of courir to run, L. currere. Cf. Current.].
Represented as running; -- said of a beast borne in a coat of arms. [1913 Webster]
Courant, n. [F. courante, fr. courant, p. pr. ].
- A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto. [1913 Webster]
- A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper. [1913 Webster]
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