Dictionary entry

Renard

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.]