brant-fox

Meaning

Noun

Vulpes alopex (species), a kind of fox found in Sweden, smaller than the common fox, but probably a variety of it.

Origin

For brand-fox; compare German Brandfuchs. So called from its yellowish-brown and somewhat black colour. See brand.

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