fossor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fossor
1850–55; < Latin: digger ( Late Latin: gravedigger), equivalent to fod ( ere ) to dig + -tor -tor, with dt > ss
Example Sentences
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The old man continued to address those grouped around him, while Rufina and the fossor kept watch at the two entrances to the chamber.
From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Eight specimens from Oak Spring are intergrades between fossor and ocius.
From The Pocket Gophers (Genus Thomomys) of Utah, Vol. 1 No. 1 Kansas University Publications. by Durrant, Stephen D.
"Do I address Hilarus, the fossor?" asked the Greek, with a graceful salutation.
From Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs by Withrow, William Henry
If they insist upon continuing the search the fossor will lead them on forever.
From The Martyr of the Catacombs A Tale of Ancient Rome by Anonymous
Haec cum legas tu, bellus ille et urbanus 10Suffenus unus caprimulgus aut fossor Rursus videtur; tantum abhorret ac mutat.
From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
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