Rampant
/ˈræm.pənt/noun
Growing or spreading unchecked, often used to describe something wild or unrestrained.
Did you know?The heraldic term 'rampant' describes a creature, typically a lion, standing on its hind legs, symbolizing strength and valor.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
rampant
“Describing a lion rearing on its hind legs, symbolizing aggression and power.”
Old French
Old French
ramper
“To rear up or to climb.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
rampare
“To climb or to rise.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*remp-
“To leap or to climb.”