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    Causeway (ka̤zˈwā́), Causey ((ka̤ˈzy̆),  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.
   
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   But that broad causeway will direct your way. Dryden.
   
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   The other way Satan went down
   
   The causey to Hell-gate. Milton.
   
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