a. [f. ALLEGIANCE, on analogy of adjs. in -ANT accompanying sbs. in -ANCE.] Giving allegiance, loyal.
1613. Shaks., Hen. VIII., III. ii. 176. I can nothing render but Allegiant thankes.
1848. Blackwood’s Mag., LXIV. 227. He proved anything but allegiant to Shakspeare.
1854. Patmore, Angel in House, I. I. xii. The wretch, whom … His own allegiant thoughts despise.
