An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kachel

by Friedrich Kluge

Kachel, f., ‘earthen vessel, stove-tile,’ from MidHG. kachel, kachele, f., ‘earthen vessel, earthenware, stove-tile, lid of a pot,’ OHG. chahhala. In E. the word became obsolete at an early period. In Du., kachel, borrowed from HG., is still current (in MidDu. kakele).