foxhole

English

noun
Definitions
  • The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.
  • (military) A small pit dug into the ground as a shelter for protection against enemy fire.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English foxhol inherited from Old English foxhol com from English fox + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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