causey

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Noun

HYPHEN

cau=sey

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CIDE DICTIONARY

causey, n. [OE. cauci, cauchie, OF. cauchie, F. chaussée, from LL. (via) calciata, fr calciare to make a road, either fr. L. calx lime, hence, to pave with limestone (cf. E. chalk), or from L. calceus shoe, from calx heel, hence, to shoe, pave, or wear by treading.].

A way or road raised above the natural level of the ground, serving as a dry passage over wet or marshy ground. [1913 Webster]

"But that broad causeway will direct your way." [1913 Webster]

"The other way Satan went down
The causey to Hell-gate." [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

causey, n. archaic or dial. = CAUSEWAY.

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