An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Duft
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Duft (1.), f., see Ducht. Duft (2.), m., ‘exhalation, odour,’ with LG. initial d, from MidHG. tuft, m., ‘vapour, fog, dew, rime,’ OHG. tuft, ‘frost’; of obscure origin.