renard Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ren"ard noun
Etymology
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.
Definitions
  1. A fox; -- so called in fables or familiar tales, and in poetry. Written also reynard.

Webster 1913