volage

[ voh-lahzh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Archaic.

fickle, inconsistent, or flighty:
She has inherited her father's volage nature where finances are concerned.

Origin of volage¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Old French, from vol(er) “to fly” ( volant ( def ) ) + -age -age ( def )

At one o'clock the steam-launch from the 'Volage' came alongside and embarked the luggage and servants.

Breakfast was a melancholy meal, and I fear that the visitors from the 'Volage' were not very well entertained.

Pierre volage ne queult mousse (A rolling stone gathers no moss).

I know that study does not suit my Mignonne's African indolence, or French esprit volage.

The Volage, in which Byron returned to England, took part in the engagement.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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