Reynard

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnərd/

Definitions of reynard

noun a male fox, especially in medieval fables

Example Sentences

A1 Reynard is a clever fox in many fables.

A2 The cunning Reynard outsmarted the other animals in the forest.

B1 Reynard's sly nature often led him into trouble with the other creatures.

B2 The story of Reynard the Fox teaches valuable lessons about wit and deception.

C1 Reynard's antics are a classic example of anthropomorphic storytelling.

C2 Scholars have analyzed the character of Reynard in depth, exploring his complex motivations and actions.

Examples of reynard in a Sentence

formal Reynard was known for his cunning and sly ways in the fables.

informal Hey, have you heard about Reynard and his sneaky tricks?

slang Reynard is one slick dude, always finding a way to get what he wants.

figurative The politician was compared to Reynard, always maneuvering behind the scenes.

Grammatical Forms of reynard

• past tense: reynarded
• plural: reynards
• comparative: more reynard
• superlative: most reynard
• present tense: reynards
• future tense: will reynard
• perfect tense: have reynarded
• continuous tense: is reynarding
• singular: reynard
• positive degree: reynard
• infinitive: to reynard
• gerund: reynarding
• participle: reynarding

Origin and Evolution of reynard

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'reynard' originated from Old French, derived from the name of the fox character in medieval European folklore.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the cunning fox character in fables and stories, 'reynard' eventually became a common term for foxes in general.