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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kieke

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Kieke
Friedrich Kluge2555153An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K — Kieke1891John Francis Davis

Kieke; f., ‘foot-warmer,’ simply ModHG. from the equiv. LG. kîke, in Dan. ildkikkert, ‘foot-warmer.’ Of obscure origin.