Reynard
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A fox character in old European stories who uses clever tricks
- noun
- /ˈreɪnərd/
- Archaic
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Reynard
- Artists often depict Reynard as a sly and cunning fox.
Examples
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The children listened eagerly to the tale of Reynard and the foolish wolf.
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The clever Reynard outsmarted the farmer.
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In many medieval stories, Reynard is known for his clever tricks.
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In the story, Reynard tricks his enemies.
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In many medieval stories, Reynard is known for his clever tricks.
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The children listened eagerly to the tale of Reynard and the foolish wolf.
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Artists often depict Reynard as a sly and cunning fox.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Reynard began as a proper name for a fox in old European fables and became the common name for a trickster fox in many stories. The famous character made Reynard (and the French renard) stand for a sly, clever 'fox', so the name now means that kind of fox in tales and art.
