n. [ F., fr. L. fossa, fr. fodere, fossum, to dig. ] 1. (Fort.) A ditch or moat. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Anat.) See Fossa. [ 1913 Webster ]

Fosse road. See Fosseway. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A faucet. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F., dim. of fosse a fosse. ] 1. A little hollow; hence, a dimple. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) A small, deep-centered ulcer of the transparent cornea. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]