"Fosse Way" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin fossa (“ditch”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|fossa||ditch}} Latin fossa (“ditch”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Fosse Way}} Fosse Way
  1. An ancient Roman road in England, which stretched from Lincoln to Axminster, and possibly further to Exeter, many parts of which have been developed into modern roads.
    Sense id: en-Fosse_Way-en-name-Q7kfhMiN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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