Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Guardant · Guard·ant · IPA /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)dənt/ a. n. 01 a. Acting as guardian. 1. Acting as guardian.[Obs.] 2. Same as Gardant.(Her.) See: Gardant 02 n. A guardian. 1. A guardian.[Obs.]