/foks/ , n.
1. Charles James , 1749-1806, British orator and statesman.
2. George , 1624-91, English religious leader and writer: founder of the Society of Friends.
3. John . See Foxe, John .
4. John William, Jr ., 1863-1919, U.S. novelist.
5. Margaret , 1833-93, and her sister Katherine ( "Kate" ), 1839-92, U.S. spiritualist mediums, born in Canada.
6. Sir William , 1812-93, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1856, 1861-62, 1869-72, 1873.