GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Foe , n. [OE. fo, fa, AS. fāh hostile; prob. akin to E. fiend. √81. See Fiend, and cf. Feud a quarrel.]1913 Webster
- One who entertains personal enmity, hatred, grudge, or malice, against another; an enemy.1913 Webster
A man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Matt. x. 361913 Webster - An enemy in war; a hostile army.1913 Webster
- One who opposes on principle; an opponent; an adversary; an ill-wisher; as, a foe to religion.1913 Webster
A foe to received doctrines.
I. Watts1913 Webster
- One who entertains personal enmity, hatred, grudge, or malice, against another; an enemy.
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Foe , v. t. To treat as an enemy. [Obs.]Spenser.1913 Webster