What is a group of foxes called?

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What is a group of foxes called?

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lead of foxes
leash of foxes
skulk of foxes

http://rinkworks.com/words/collective.shtml

Feb 04 2008, 3:44 PM

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TabbyTom
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A skulk.

(Confirmed in Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable)

Jan 25 2005, 9:02 AM

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As well as a skulk there can also be an earth of foxes, an earth also being their home (cf a set or cete of badgers).

Jan 25 2005, 8:40 PM

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A group of foxes is a rare and lovely sight, beautiful to behold. But if you need something shorter for everyday conversation, a group of foxes is called a skulk.

http://www.ozfoxes.com/aafoxes.htm

Mar 29 2008, 9:53 PM

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