| 释义 |
Foxite|ˈfɒksaɪt|
[see -ite.]
A political follower of Charles James Fox. Also attrib.
1782Dr. Wolcot (Peter Pindar) Lyric Odes iii. 41 His muzzle, form'd of opposition stuff Firm as a Foxite, would not lose its ruff. 1808Scott Fam. Lett. 8 Feb., During the Foxites' interval of power. a1845Hood To Mrs. Fry v, The Pittite hues will sadden there, Whereas the Foxite shades will all show fair! [Used punningly: cf. Foxian b.] |