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.

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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

Example Sentences

"We understand and share the anger, we understand and share the very emotional, very strong reactions after the tragedy," Mathias Reynard, president of the Wallis cantonal government, told France Info radio on Monday.

From Barron's

"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

Mathias Reynard, president of the Valais region, said around 50 injured people "have been transferred or will be transferred soon to European countries in specialised centres for severe burns".

From BBC

Most of the injured experienced severe burns and were sent to Valais hospital, said Mathias Reynard, the region's council leader, in a press conference on Thursday morning.

From BBC

More recent roles have included an appearance as Madame Reynard in the 2020 film French Exit, for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.

From BBC