| 释义 |
† ˈfoxly, a. and adv. Obs.
In 2 adv. -liche.
[f. as prec. + -ly1 and -ly2.]
Like a fox.
A. adj. Crafty, cunning.
B. adv. Craftily.
c1175Lamb. Hom. 31 He wile seggen and foxliche smeþien mid worde, Nabbe ic nawiht þer-of. 1528in Furnivall Ballads fr. MSS. I. 354 By foxly polecy þou dyd them in toll. 1594Willobie Avisa 18 Your painted box, and goodly preach, I see doth hold a foxly reach. |