What does foxly mean?
Foxly means (archaic) Sly like a fox; foxlike..
Foxly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
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.”
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- more foxly
- most foxly
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How do you use foxly in a sentence?
His foxly object was attained. The attention of the hunters was diverted.
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