Where does “foxie” come from?
foxie (English) comes from English Fox, from Middle English fox, from Old English fox — fox.
foxie (English): Diminutive of fox; fox terrier
Definitions
- Diminutive of fox; fox terrier
Ancestry of “foxie”, step by step
foxie traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Fox
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Fox | Someone connected with Leicester City Football... |
| 2 | Middle English | fox | A fox or its fur; A lier or schemer |
| 3 | Old English | fox | fox |
via English ie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ie | Alternative form of i.e |