a. [f. FOSSE + -ED2.] Encircled with or as with a fosse.

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1682.  Wheler, Journ. Greece, I. 60. The Foundations of the Wall of a square Town, or Castle, Fossed without but not very deep.

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1831.  Landor, Siege Ancona, Wks. 1846, II. 584/2.

                    Burnt-offerings raised
In your high places, and fossed round with blood!

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