Fices

/ˈfaɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fice; multiple small dogs used for hunting or vermin control.

Etymology

Plural form of 'fice,' adding standard English '-es' ending to the Southern/dialectal singular noun.

Kelly Says

In rural American tradition, a pack of fices could chase down rabbits and raccoons that larger hunting dogs missed, making them the secret weapon of backwoods hunters!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.