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foxing

[ fok-sing ]

noun

  1. material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe.
  2. discoloration, as of book leaves or prints.


foxing

/ ˈfɒksɪŋ /

noun

  1. a piece of leather used to reinforce or trim part of the upper of a shoe
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of foxing1

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Example Sentences

In most cases, the originals were replaced with high-quality copies that mimicked even their foxing — a sign of a sophisticated operation.

The Toy collection features a sneaker in patent leather, with oversize eyelets and laces, translucent, colored soles and foxing tape.

“The most obvious discrepancy was something called ‘foxing,’ which is basically like brown spots on the paper,” said Mr. McCall.

Once free, she assembles her squad and before you can say “you’re either in or out”, they’re foxing bouncers and slipping rocks down their cleavage.

Kane, just inside the Scotland box, brings it down, and flicks it inside, foxing Robertson.

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