3. (Metal.) The last cinders obtained in the fining process. Raymond.

Foxtail saw, a dovetail saw. -- Foxtail wedging. See Fox wedge, under

Fox.

Fox"y (?), a. 1. Like or pertaining to the fox; foxlike in disposition

or looks; wily.

Modred's narrow, foxy face.

Tennyson.

2. Having the color of a fox; of a yellowish or reddish brown color; --

applied sometimes to paintings when they have too much of this color.

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