Etymology

foxish

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Today it means: Like or characteristic of a fox; foxlike; (by extension) sly. Full definition →

Middle English foxish
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromfoxish
  2. English todayfoxish

From Middle English foxish, equivalent to fox + -ish.

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