An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Krolle

by Friedrich Kluge

Krolle, f., ‘curl’ (Rhen.), from the equiv. MidHG. krolle, krol(-les), m.; comp. Du. krul, f., ‘curl.’ MidHG. krol, adj., Du. krullig, MidE. crul, adj., ‘curly’; Du. krullen, MidE. crullen, ‘to frizzle.’ For the connection between MidHG. krolle, f. (Goth. *krŭzlô), and ModHG. kraus, MidHG. krûs, see under kraus.