Bible Dictionaries
Fox
King James Dictionary
FOX. n.
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.
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