Meaning of Fosse Way | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“Just beyond Widmerpool the railway crosses the Roman Fosse Way on the skew. In The Midland Railway: Its Rise⟳ and Progress⟳ Frederick S. Williams wrote in 1877 that "in reverence to the past, the Midland acquiesced in the matter⟳ of a skew bridge, so that the lengthy straight course of the Fosse Way should not be disturbed". Present-day motorists traversing this road at 60-70 m.p.h. should be grateful for the Midland's indulgence.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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