Feminine

Gosse

Meaning

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

Synonyms

Frequency

C2
Etymology

In summary

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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