vulpicide

or vul·pe·cide

[ vuhl-puh-sahyd ]

noun

, British.

1. the act of killing a fox other than by hunting it with hounds.
2. a person who kills a fox by means other than hunting it with hounds.

Other Words From

• vulpi·cidal adjective
• vulpi·cidism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulpicide¹

1820–30; < Latin vulpi- (stem of vulpēs ) fox + -cide

Example Sentences

Perchance, in time, Reynard may take up his abode with us, when vulpicide shall be punished by real ostracism.

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I am loth to do it, but wishing to be an impartial historian, am compelled to state that the badger is capable of vulpicide.

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In the eyes of the Hunt, vulpicide was an unpardonable crime, whether committed by man or beast; and, when the dead fox-cubs were shown to the huntsman, he vowed vengeance on the slayer.

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The backward “drag”—Loyalty tested—A spiteful spouse—Spring cleaning—Carrying litter to the “set”—A numerous family—An eviction—Vulpicide—Important news—Old traditions of sport revived—A long day's toil—The secret history of a “draw”—An old burrow 357-373 THE HEDGEHOG.

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In Leicestershire he would be regarded as a hunting man, while in his own district he is known as a vulpicide, for Reynard is seldom, if ever, found in his coverts.

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