† paˈraunt, a. Obs. rare—1.
[a. OF. parant apparent, visible, of eminent or distinguished appearance, pr. pple. of paroir:—L. pārēre to appear.]
Apparent, prominent, distinguished.
| c 1450 Merlin 356 These foure were paraunt a-bove alle the tother, ffor these dide soche prowesse with her owne bodyes that it was wonder. |