| fosse | 1. A ditch or moat. 2. <anatomy> See Fossa. Fosse road. See Fosseway. Origin: F, fr. L. Fossa, fr. Fodere, fossum, to dig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| fossette | 1. A little hollow; hence, a dimple. 2. <medicine> A small, deep-centered ulcer of the transparent cornea. Origin: F, dim. Of fosse a fosse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fosseway | One of the great military roads constructed by the Romans in England and other parts of Europe; so called from the fosse or ditch on each side for keeping it dry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |