Defn: A small, deep-centered ulcer of the transparent cornea.
FOSSEWAY
Fosse"way`, n.
Defn: 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.
FOSSICK Fos"sick, v. i. [Dial. E. fossick, fossuck, a troublesome person, fussick to potter over one's work, fussock to bustle about; of uncertain origin. Cf. Fuss.]
1. (Mining)
Defn: To search for gold by picking at stone or earth or among roots in isolated spots, picking over abandoned workings, etc.; hence, to steal gold or auriferous matter from another's claim. [Australia]
2. To search about; to rummage.
A man who has fossicked in nature's byways.
D. Macdonald.
FOSSIL
Fos"sil, a. Etym: [L. fossilis, fr. fodere to dig: cf. F. fossile.
See Fosse.]
1. Dug out of the eart; as, fossil coal; fossil salt.