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foe

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
foe 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈfō\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English fo, from Old English fāh, from fāh, adjective, hostile; akin to Old High German gifēh hostile
Date:
before 12th century
1: one who has personal enmity for another2 a: an enemy in war b: adversary, opponent3: one who opposes on principle <a foe of needless expenditures>4: something prejudicial or injurious
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