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▪ I. tox, n. Zool.|tɒks|
[ad. Gr. τόξον toxon1.]
A sponge-spicule having the form of a double curved rod, like a Cupid's bow; = toxaspire.
1909in Cent. Dict. Supp.
▪ II. † tox, v. Obs. ? slang.
Short for intoxicate. Hence † toxed, toxt, † ˈtoxing ppl. adjs.
1635Heywood Philocothon. i. 3 When their more sober consciences can Iustifie against their toxed Insolence. Ibid. iv. 29 Addicted to strong and toxing drinkes. 1637― Dial. iv. Wks. 1874 VI. 191 Braines well toxt with wine. |