\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.

\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.

2. A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper.