Usually means: Gravedigger, especially in ancient Rome.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (fossor)

▸ noun:  (historical) A gravedigger in the catacombs of Ancient Rome.
▸ noun:  A type of mole cricket, Gryllotalpa fossor, known for its digging abilities.

Similar:
fossicker, foss, fossé, foussa, foosa, fossula, fossildom, fossicking, fossility, fogou, more...

Opposite:
builder, constructor, architect

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Similar:
fossicker, foss, fossé, foussa, foosa, fossula, fossildom, fossicking, fossility, fogou, more...

Opposite:
builder, constructor, architect



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