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Pronunciation: (foks), [key]
n., pl. fox•es, (esp. collectively) fox,

2. the fur of this animal.
3. a cunning or crafty person.
6. Bible.a scavenger, perhaps the jackal. Psalms 63:10; Lam. 5:18.
8. Slang.an attractive young woman or young man.

1. to deceive or trick.
3. Obs.to intoxicate or befuddle.

1. to act cunningly or craftily.


Pronunciation: (foks), [key]
1. Charles James, 1749–1806, British orator and statesman.
2. George, 1624–91, English religious leader and writer: founder of the Society of Friends.
3. John. See Foxe, John.
4. John William, Jr., 1863–1919, U.S. novelist.
5. Margaret, 1833–93, and her sister Katherine (“Kate”), 1839–92, U.S. spiritualist mediums, born in Canada.


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See also:
  • fox (Thesaurus)


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