An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Zülle

by Friedrich Kluge

Zülle, f., ‘lighter, boat,’ from the equiv. MidHG. zülle, zulle; early history obscure. The G. word is related only to the Slav. class, Russ. čélnŭ, Pol. czołn, Czech člun; on which side the word was borrowed cannot be ascertained.