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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Rennart, Regnart, n. (OF renart, regnart, renard, orig. Renart Reynard, (in the Roman de Renart) the name given to the fox). Cf. ME reniarde (14th c.), renard (c1430).) — 1494 Loutfut MS 17b.
The regnart is a rycht suttell best to knaw & get his pray and keip him fra perell 1494 Ib. 21b.
For the rennart is suttell in takin of prais
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