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brant-fox
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brant-fox, n. [For brand-fox; cf. G. brandfuchs, Sw. bradräf. So called from its yellowish brown and somewhat black color. See Brand.].
A kind of fox found in Sweden (Vulpes alopex ), smaller than the common fox (Vulpes vulgaris ), but probably a variety of it. [1913 Webster]
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