Foxly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sly like a fox; foxlike. archaic

    "His foxly object was attained. The attention of the hunters was diverted."

Example

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"His foxly object was attained. The attention of the hunters was diverted."

Etymology

From Middle English *foxlich (compare Middle English foxliche (adverb)), equivalent to fox + -ly.

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