The hunt chased the fox until it was too tired and weak to run and then closed in for the kill. Foxed definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Definition of fox written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Slightly foxed is a perfect readers periodical and every issue is a joy. Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and certificates. Jan 12, 2016 slightly foxed bookshop on londons gloucester road is to close at the end of the month due to extortionate rental rates. Foxed meaning of foxed in the english dictionary with examples of use. A dictionary of books relating to america sabin, joseph a. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid. The term comes from 20th century fox, which made a game site remove certain. Mr fox wants to catch a hen to take home to mrs fox, but he has to be very cunning to escape from the farmer. Information and translations of books in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
Be on the books meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. Synonyms for foxed at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Books relating to foxed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Book definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. A red fox has dark front legs that look like little opera gloves. Foxing definition and meaning collins english dictionary. With the presidential debates in the books and a commanding lead in the polls, barack obama appears to be coasting toward history. Foxed dictionary definition foxed defined yourdictionary. Merriam webster dictionary new edition national book store.
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Merriam webster dictionary new edition an all new edition of the bestselling language reference covers the core english vocabulary of everyday life with new words added from a variety of fields. A fox is a small, doglike wild animal with pointed ears and nose, and a thick tail. A foxed book cannot have the fox marks removed, and such a book should be. Jan 22, 2009 many camps believe it is fungal in nature, some like myself suspect it to be a bacteria. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. Bookbinding and the conservation of books a dictionary of descriptive terminology previous item up one level next item. Fox definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Their set of george eliot was foxed and buckled by the rain john cheever origin of foxed. Other words that entered english at around the same time include.
As the fox came into the yard, the chickens began squawking in alarm. Fiction and nonfiction books about foxes animal fiction, animal fantasy, xenofiction, natural history, nature, etc. Dictionary of abbreviations oxford quick reference compiled by market house books on. Definition of foxed adjective in oxford advanced learners dictionary. Slightly foxed secondhand books in oamaru sells quality books on all subjects including new zealand local history, modern first editions, fishing, hunting, mountaineering, literature and fiction. Foxed definition and synonyms of foxed in the english dictionary. The brown to rust color is attributed to the oxidation of iron elements in, or on the surface of, aging paper. Oct 16, 2019 the 1998 academy awards ceremony is in the books, and now that we have had a chance to reflect on the big event, we can put the proceedings in some context. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. In its pages, books you dont yet know come to light and books you already love come to life. Whether youre a student, an educator, or a lifelong learner, can put you on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. The touching story of an unusual friendship, from one of todays most masterful childrens book writers.
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