Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Courant
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.