† reˈniant Obs. rare.
Also renyant.
[a. F. reniant, pres. pple. of renier: see renay v.]
A renegade.
| 1387–8 T. Usk Test. Love i. iii. (Skeat) l. 118 A renyant [1560 reniant] forjuged hath not halfe the care. 1674 Blount Glossogr., Reniant, a Revolter, a Runnagate. |