foxed

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English

Definitions

verb

To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.
To confuse or baffle (someone).“This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me.”
To act slyly or craftily.
To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)“The pages of the book show distinct foxing.”

adjective

Of paper, having yellowish-brown stains.

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Synonyms

yellowed spotted feuillemorte washed out beyellowed xanthic distained bloodstained inky blotched stained embrowned faded streaked ensaffroned maculate

Rhymes

flummoxed boxed coxed outfoxed

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