"Reynardian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Reynardian (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to the folk character of Reynard the fox and his mannerisms; cunning. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: cunning, shrewd, sly fox, sly as a fox
    Sense id: en-Reynardian-en-adj-AUR-Z~9r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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