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Reynard

American  
[rey-nahrd, -nerd, ren-erd] / ˈreɪ nɑrd, -nərd, ˈrɛn ərd /

noun

  1. a name given to the fox, originally in the medieval beast epic Reynard the Fox.


Reynard British  
/ ˈrɛnəd, ˈrɛnɑːd, ˈreɪnɑːd, ˈreɪnəd /

noun

  1. a name for a fox, used in medieval tales, fables, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Reynard

from earlier Renard, Renart , hero of the French bestiary Roman de Renart : ultimately from the Old High German name Reginhart , literally: strong in counsel

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Providing guidance and backup are Necar Zadegan, who was in “NCIS: New Orleans,” as New York station deputy chief Nikki Reynard, and Natalee Linez as computer-wrangling analyst Gina Gosian.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

"We had victims, injured people, who were in such a serious condition that identification has been very difficult so far," Mathias Reynard, president of the Wallis cantonal government, told France Info radio on Monday.

From Barron's Jan. 5, 2026

"Many people were injured and are still fighting to live", Mr Reynard said.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

Aveon Smith completed a pass over the middle to Jalen Walker but the UAB defense came up with a huge stop as Reynard Ellis made a tackle at the 2 as time expired.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2022

Mr. Curtain had finished his juice and was watching Reynard watch the Whisperer.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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