Gosse
Meaning
gutter (most often as a symbol for alcoholism, homelessness, and/or other social hardships)
Synonyms
Entwässerungsgraben
Abzugskanal
Ablasskanal
Abflussrinne
Hundezwinger
Bachbett
Straßengraben
Frequency
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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