RENARD

renard. Renard, n. a fox, a sly or cunning person

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Ren″ard (r?n″?rd), n. [[F. renard the fox, the name of the fox in a celebrated epic poem, and of German origin, G. Reinhard, OHG. Reginhard, properly, strong in counsel; regin counsel (akin to Goth. ragin) + hart hard. See Hard.]] A fox; — so called in fables or familiar tales, and in poetry. [Written also reynard.]