An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Stulpe

by Friedrich Kluge

Stulpe, f., ‘pot-lid, coat-cuff,’ ModHG. only, from LG. Comp. Du. stulp, ‘lid of a stewpot,’ and stulpen, ‘to cover with a lid,’ whence ModHG. stülpen, ‘to put on a lid’ (stelpen, ‘to check,’ to which OIc. stólpe, ‘post,’ is allied). Early history obscure.