She-fox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: She-fox is a noun meaning (rare) Synonym of vixen.
Meaning
(rare) Synonym of vixen.
Example Sentences
[…]he was begotten of the Old Dragon, upon a ſhe Fox, or Vixon ; yet for all his Cunning, he was Tryed, found guilty, and Beheaded;[…]
fixen, This is the name of a ſhee-fox, otherwiſe & more anciently foxin. It is in reproche applyed to a woman whoſe nature and condition is thereby compared to the ſhee-fox.
A Lioneſs being upbraided by a She-Fox, that ſhe was not Fruitful, bringing forth but one young at a time; anſwered, 'Tis true, but what I am then delivered of, is a Lion. / Excellence conſists not in Quantity, but Quality.
Word Forms
- she-foxes
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