[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

natant \na"tant\, a. 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.
      1913 webster

   2. her. placed horizontally across the field, as if
      swimming toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of
      fishes except the flying fish.
      1913 webster

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