What is the meaning of Levant?

A disappearing or absconding after losing a bet.

To abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying money or debts.

Rising, of an animal.

Rising or having risen from rest; said of cattle.

Eastern.

rising

the east, the orient

present participle of lever

third-person plural present active indicative of levō

Levant (wind)

Source: wiktionary.org