intr.v., -vant·ed, also -vant·ed, -vant·ing, -vant·ing, -vants, -vants.
- To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement. See synonyms at wander.
- To play around amorously; flirt.
[Perhaps alteration of GALLANT.]
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