| 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. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] The other way Satan went down
The causey to Hell-gate. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Causeway |
