noun
Reynard
REH-nuhd
noun
1
A traditional name for the fox, especially in old European fables and folklore.
"In the old fable, Reynard the fox tricks every other animal in the forest."
name
1
A male given name and surname, ultimately from Germanic words meaning "strong in counsel."
"Reynard is an old family name on his mother's side."
How to Use Reynard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storybook name for a clever fox, also used as a personal name.
Word Forms
reynards plural
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Etymology
From Old French Renart, ultimately from Proto-Germanic elements meaning "counsel" and "strong/hardy" — the same roots behind the name Reinhard.