lead of foxes

A Lead of Foxes

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A group of foxes is appropriately known as a lead. What Does “A Lead of Foxes” Mean? “Lead” is one of the more obscure fox collective nouns, and we don’t have a well-documented explanation for its origin that we’re confident standing behind. It’s possible the term connects to fox hunting, where hounds followed a fox’s … Read more