reynard

noun

rey·​nard ˈrā-nərd How to pronounce reynard (audio)
ˈre-,
-ˌnär(d)
often capitalized
: fox

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Renard, name of the fox who is hero of the French beast epic Roman de Renart, from Middle French Renart, Renard

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reynard was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reynard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reynard. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reynard

noun
rey·​nard ˈrān-ərd How to pronounce reynard (audio)
ˈren-
often capitalized
Etymology

derived from Renart, Renard, the name of a fox who was the hero of an early French epic poem Roman de Renart

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