Foxly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Foxly is an adjective meaning (archaic) Sly like a fox; foxlike.
Meaning
(archaic) Sly like a fox; foxlike.
Example Sentences
His foxly object was attained. The attention of the hunters was diverted.
But the children of this world have worldly policy, foxly craft, lionlike cruelty, power to do hurt more than either aspis or basiliscus, engendering and doing all things fraudulently, […]
Howe and the army settled into New York where the population was friendly, including a huge contingent of prostitutes whom both Americans and British described as a terrifying lot: “bitch foxly jades, hogs, strums.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foxish, foxlike, vulpine, foxy, vulpinous, wolfy.
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