An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kipfel

by Friedrich Kluge

Kipfel, dial., also Gipfel, m. and n., from the equiv. MidHG. kipfe, m., ‘roll of fine white bread pointed at both ends’ (Gipfel is a corrupt form); perhaps allied to OHG. chipfa, f., MidHG. kipfe, ‘drag of a wheel.’