An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Hulst

by Friedrich Kluge

Hulst, m., ‘holly,’ from the equiv. MidHG. huls (comp. Axt, from MidHG. ackes), OHG. huls, hulis, m.; from G., Fr. houx is derived. Comp. E. holly, AS. holegn, E. hulver, Kelt. kelen, ‘holly.’