"festinant" meaning in English

See festinant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more festinant [comparative], most festinant [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} festinant (comparative more festinant, superlative most festinant)
  1. (medicine) Exhibiting festination; having shortened stride and quickened gait. Categories (topical): Medicine
    Sense id: en-festinant-en-adj-wYHxc72e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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