Fosse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fosse is a noun meaning A ditch or moat.
Meaning
A ditch or moat.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Alternative form of fossa.
Example Sentences
Elberich endeavours to persuade her to become a Christian, and espouse Otnit; and to convince her of the incapacity of her gods, he tumbles their images into the fosse.
[T]he ground was […] scattered with the masses of ruined buildings, that had formerly been part of the outward fortifications, but of which some were fallen into the fosse, and others overgrown with alder, ash, and arbeal.
Word Forms
- fosses
- foss
Synonyms for fosse
Depending on context, synonyms include moat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moat, trench, pit, trough, canal, ditch.
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