cross fox

noun

1. a red fox in the color phase in which the fur is reddish brown with a dark stripe down the back and another over the shoulders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross fox¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

At the Cross Fox level, members receive a 5% discount on hardback books, and at the Silver Fox level, members receive a 10% discount.

From Seattle Times

The store will offer three levels of membership: the $25 Red Fox level, the $50 Cross Fox level and the $100 Silver Fox level.

From Seattle Times

Knightstown resident Patricia Hutson constructed more than 200 wooden crosses and handed them out before a vigil was held Sunday night in support of the Christmas tree cross, Fox reported.

From Washington Times

The campaigns did agree that there was nothing to done about the November 10th debate on Fox Business News — both because of timing and an unwillingness to cross Fox News.

From Salon

Dis wan she dark cross fox, wort' mebbe-so, t'irty dolla.

From Project Gutenberg