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fossard (1086)
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fossard (1086)

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fossart  
  FEW:  fossa *3,739a Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF:  fossé (*)  DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED:  fossard n.  DMLBS: ∅

The origin of this word is unclear. Only attested as a surname, it can also be interpreted as a variant of fauchard, 'a weapon with a curved blade'.

s.

nameoccupation ditch-digger (used as a surname): 
( 1086 )  Robert Fossart  Family Names Fozard
( 1130 )  Robertus Fossard  MED fossard n.
( 1276 )  Nigellus Fossard  MED fossard n.

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See also:

fosse  fossé  fosser  fosseur 
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