[see -ITE.] A political follower of Charles James Fox. Also attrib.
1782. Dr. Wolcot (Peter Pindar), Lyric Odes, iii. 41.
| His muzzle, form’d of opposition stuff, | |
| Firm as a Foxite, would not lose its ruff. |
1808. Scott, Fam. Lett., 8 Feb. (1894), I. iv. 95. As I had (contrary to many who held the same political opinions in sunshine) held fast my integrity during the Foxites’ interval of power, I found myself of course very well with the present administration.
a. 1845. Hood, To Mrs. Fry, v. The Pittite hues will sadden there, Whereas the Foxite shades will all show fair! [Used punningly: cf. FOXIAN b.]
