An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Karthause

by Friedrich Kluge

Karthause, Kartause, feminine, ‘Carthusian monastery,’ from late Middle High German kartûse, feminine, which is again derived from Cartûsía, Chartreuse (near Grenoble, where the Carthusian order was founded in 1084 A.D.). — Karthäuser, ‘Carthusian friar,’ from Middle High German karthûser, karthiuser.