An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Schöps

by Friedrich Kluge

Schöps, m., ‘wether, mutton, simpleton,’ an East MidG. and Bav. word (unknown to Hess., Rhen., and Francon.), from MidHG. schöpeȥ, schopeȥ, m., ‘wether, mutton’; borrowed in the MidHG. period from Slav. Comp. Czech skopec, ‘wether,’ OSlov. skopĭcĭ, ‘eunuch,’ allied to skopiti, ‘to castrate.’