reynard

/'renəd, 'reinɑ:d/

Thân thiện

A clever reynard peeks from behind a large oak tree.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A conventional name for a fox: "Reynard" is a traditional name given to a fox character, particularly in fables and medieval European literature. It personifies the fox as cunning and sly.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In the story, Reynard outwitted the bear and the wolf.
  • The character of Reynard the Fox is a classic trickster figure.

Advanced Usage

• "Reynardian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the fox Reynard, especially implying clever trickery.
  • The politician's Reynardian tactics helped him evade the scandal.

Variants and Related Words

• Reynard the Fox: The title character from the medieval European beast epic cycle.
  • "Reynard the Fox" is a collection of satirical tales.

Synonyms

• Fox (when used as a name or personification for a cunning character).
• Trickster (a character who uses wit and deceit).

Related Idioms

• As cunning as Reynard: Extremely sly or crafty.
  • The spy was as cunning as Reynard, always one step ahead.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a conventional name for a fox used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox'

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