FOX. noun 1. An animal of the genus Canis, with a straight tail, yellowish or straw-colored hair, and erect ears. This animal burrows in the earth, is remarkable for his cunning, and preys on lambs, geese, hens or other small animals. 2. A sly, cunning fellow. 3. In seaman's language, a seizing made by twisting several rope-yarns together. 4. Formerly, a cant expression for a sword. FOX, verb transitive To intoxicate; to stupify. [Not used.]
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