foxing

noun

fox·​ing ˈfäk-siŋ How to pronounce foxing (audio)
Synonyms of foxingnext
: brownish spots on old paper

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Red baseball stitches affix the quarter and foxing, and a slightly glossy gray Swoosh carries a faint diamond pattern. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 In most cases, the originals were replaced with high-quality copies that mimicked even their foxing — a sign of a sophisticated operation. — Rachel Donadio, New York Times, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foxing was in 1873

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“Foxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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