An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Waffel

by Friedrich Kluge

Waffel, f., ‘waffle, wafer,’ ModHG. only, properly a LG. word; comp. Du. wafel (hence E. waffle), The Waffel was so called from its resemblance to the honeycomb, for the Fr. term gaufre signifies both ‘honeycomb’ and ‘waffle’ Comp. E. wafer and Wake.