An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Raufe
Raufe, f., ‘rack’ (for fodder), from late MidHG. roufe, f.; derived from raufen, just as MidLG. roepe from roepen; but in what way is it connected with Du. ruif, ‘rack,’ ruiffel, ‘wrinkle’?
Raufe, f., ‘rack’ (for fodder), from late MidHG. roufe, f.; derived from raufen, just as MidLG. roepe from roepen; but in what way is it connected with Du. ruif, ‘rack,’ ruiffel, ‘wrinkle’?