An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kabuse

by Friedrich Kluge

Kabuse, f., ‘small hut, partition, caboose,’ ModHG. only, from MidLG. kabhûse; comp. E. caboose, which was probably introduced as a naval term into Du., kabuys, and into Fr., cambuse. The stem of the E. word is probably the same as in E. cabin, and hence is Kelt.; E. cabin and the cognate Fr. cabane, cabinet, are based upon W. kaban. The cognates also suggest ModHG. Käster, ‘small chamber,’ and OHG. chafterî, ‘beehive,’ the origin of which is obscure.