玉たま殿どの

noun

alias for fox; euphemism for fox

A euphemistic or poetic term for a fox, originating from a statue at the Inarimae shrine. Used in literary or traditional contexts rather than everyday speech.

• 古ふるい物もの語がたりでは、狐きつねのことを「玉たま殿どの」と呼よぶことがある。

  In old tales, foxes are sometimes called 'tamadono'.