DCHP-1 Online
cross-fox 
n. a color-phase of the red fox, Vulpes fulva, marked with a cross over the shoulders.
See also: patch fox cross ((2))
- c1902 (1912) The value of the cross fox depends on the markings that give him his name. If the bands running diagonally over his shoulders in the shape of a cross, shade to grayish blue he is a prize, if to reddish russet, he is only a curiosity.
- 1771 (1792) I examined the traps and deathfalls near Fox Pond, and upon the river, and had a good cross fox.
- 1958 We trap for red fox on land, same as we do for white fox. Use fish and squirrel for bait. Red fox stay on land, also cross fox and silver.
- c1902 (1912) The value of the cross fox depends on the markings that give him his name. If the bands running diagonally over his shoulders in the shape of a cross, shade to grayish blue he is a prize, if to reddish russet, he is only a curiosity.