An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Dult

by Friedrich Kluge

Dult, f., Bav. ‘fair,’ with MidG. initial d, from MidHG. tult, f., ‘fair, church festival, dedication festival,’ OHG. tuld. The word is the OTeut. term for ‘festival’; Goth. dulþs, f., ‘festival, holiday.’