Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Renard \Ren"ard\ (r?n"?rd), n. [F. renard the fox, the name of
   the fox in a celebrated epic poem, and of German origin, G.
   Reinhard, OHG. Reginhard, properly, strong in counsel; regin
   counsel (akin to Goth. ragin) + hart hard. See {Hard}.]
   A fox; -- so called in fables or familiar tales, and in
   poetry. [Written also {reynard}.]