An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Kipfel

by Friedrich Kluge

Kipfel, dialectic, also Gipfel, masculine and neuter, from the equivalent Middle High German kipfe, masculine, ‘roll of fine white bread pointed at both ends’ (Gipfel is a corrupt form); perhaps allied to Old High German chipfa, feminine, Middle High German kipfe, ‘drag of a wheel.’