An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Wurf

by Friedrich Kluge

Wurf, m., ‘throw, cast, projection,’ from the equiv. MidHG. and OHG. wurf; allied to werfen. — With this Würfel, m., ‘die, cube,’ from MidHG. würfel, OHG. wurfil, m., is connected; comp. the equiv. OIc. verpell.