Gracht

Etymology

 * (Friesland) First attested as De Oude Gracht in 1851-1855., derived in turn from.
 * (Limburg) First attested as Die Gracht around 1776. Derived from . See also 🇨🇬.

Etymology
, which pertains to the cognate of German.

Noun

 * 1) canal within a city (with residential buildings on either side)

Usage notes

 * The word is generally known and usual to indicate such canals in Dutch cities. By extension or comparison, it may also be used for similar ones elsewhere, but this is less common.