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The '''fencing fox''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is an anthropomorphic fox dressed as a foppish fencer. | The '''fencing fox''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is an anthropomorphic fox dressed as a foppish fencer. | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The fencing fox's original Japanese name, saber kitsune (サーベルきつね, ''Sāberu kitsune''), references the [[Wikipedia:Kitsune|kitsune]] from Japanese mythology, a legendary fox that possesses supernatural abilities. They are able to shapeshift themselves into humans in order t trick others. | The fencing fox's original Japanese name, saber kitsune (サーベルきつね, ''Sāberu kitsune''), references the [[Wikipedia:Kitsune|kitsune]] from Japanese mythology, a legendary fox that possesses supernatural abilities. They are able to shapeshift themselves into humans in order t trick others. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||