An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Bügel

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, B (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Bügel
Friedrich Kluge2506528An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, B — Bügel1891John Francis Davis

Bügel, m., ‘curve, arc, guard (of a gun),’ ModHG. only, derived from biegen (OTeut. baug, ‘ring,’ corresponding to Hügel from OTeut. haug); comp. Du. beugel, ‘hoop, stirrup.’