Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The carp, Cyprinus carpio: so called from its supposed cunning. 1 Walton. Compare
water-sheep .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word water-fox.
Examples
-
And you may take notice, that as the Carp is accounted the water-fox, for his cunning; so the Roach is accounted the water-sheep, for his simplicity or foolishness.
The Compleat Angler : or, The Contemplative Man`s Recreation 1653
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.