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fox

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🇺🇸

/fɑks/

🇬🇧

/fɒks/

cunning animal

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fox' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fox,' where 'fox' meant 'a fox or a cunning person.'

Historical Evolution

'fox' changed from the Old English word 'fox' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a fox or a cunning person,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae, known for its bushy tail and pointed ears.

The fox darted across the field.

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Verb 1

to deceive or trick someone.

He tried to fox his way out of the situation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35