Gosse

Meaning

gutter (most often as a symbol for alcoholism, homelessness, and/or other social hardships)

Concepts

gutter

kennel

drain

ditch

street gutter

Frequency

C2
Gender
♀️ Feminine
Etymology

An originally only Central and Low German word. First High German attestation in early modern German as gossen (14th century). Pertaining to gießen (“to pour”). Cognate to Dutch goot.

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