An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Ellenbogen

by Friedrich Kluge

Ellenbogen, Ellbogen, m., from the equiv. MidHG. ęllenboge, ęlenboge, OHG. ęlinbogo, m., ‘elbow.’ Comp. Du. elleboog, AS. ęlnboga, m., E. elbow, OIc. ǫlnboge, m., ‘elbow,’ lit. ‘bend of the arm.’