fosse
pronunciation
How to pronounce fosse in British English:
UK [fɒs]
How to pronounce fosse in American English:
US [fɑs]
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- Noun:
- ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
Word Origin
- fosse (n.)
- "ditch, trench," early 14c. (late 13c. in place names), from Old French fosse "ditch, grave, dungeon" (12c.), from Latin fossa "ditch, trench, furrow," in full fossa terra, literally "dug earth," from fem. past participle of fodere "to dig" (see fossil). The Fosse-way (early 12c.), one of the four great Roman roads of Britain, probably was so named from the ditch on either side of it.
Example
- 1. Bob fosse was a great director .
- 2. The whole army begins to clamour for the fosse to be filled up .