rampant
Pronunciation: /ˈramp(ə)nt/
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Definition of rampant
adjective
Origin:
Middle English (as a heraldic term): from Old French, literally 'crawling', present participle of ramper (see ramp). From the original use describing a wild animal arose the sense 'fierce', whence the current notion of 'unrestrained'
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The ending of rampant is spelled -ant.