An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Zügel

by Friedrich Kluge

Zügel, m., ‘rein, bridle, check,’ from MidHG. zügel, zugel, m., ‘strap, band, rein,’ OHG. zugil, zuhil (zuol), m., ‘band, cord, rein’; a derivative of ziehen. Corresponding to OIc. tygell, m., ‘strap, cord, rein,’ AS. tygel, Du. teugel, Dan. tøile. See also Zaum.