Reynard

[renәd]

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

Checker: Muriel--From WordNet

(n.) An appelation applied after the manner of a proper name to the fox. Same as Renard.

Typist: Wolfgang

n. a fox from the name given to the fox in the famous beast epic of Low Ger. origin Reynard the Fox—also Ren′ard.—adj. Ren′ardine.

Editor: Olaf