English word fox comes from Proto-Indo-European *peuk-, Proto-Indo-European *puḱ-, and later Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz (Fox.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *peuk- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *puḱ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *puk-so- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *puḱsos | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *fuhsaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Fox. |
| fox | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Fox. |
| fox | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| fox | English (en) | (intransitive) To act slyly or craftily.. (intransitive) To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity.. (intransitive) To turn sour; said of beer, etc., when it sours in fermenting.. (transitive) To confuse or baffle (someone).. (transitive) To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.. (transitive) To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.. (transitive) To repair [...] |