What does "reynardian" mean?

Of or pertaining to the folk character of Reynard the fox and his mannerisms; cunning.

What is a synonym for "reynardian"?

Common synonyms include: cunning, shrewd, sly as a fox, sly fox.

adj

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Adjective

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Of or pertaining to the folk character of Reynard the fox and his mannerisms; cunning. not-comparable
"Common sense compels us to believe that the whole affair was merely a ruse by which Yale, with true Reynardian craft, hoped to win the cup."

"Common sense compels us to believe that the whole affair was merely a ruse by which Yale, with true Reynardian craft, hoped to win the cup."

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