An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kippe

by Friedrich Kluge

Kippe, f., ‘brink, edge,’ from MidG. and LG.; the proper HG. form is Kipfe, meaning ‘point’ in Luther; earlier references are wanting. The nominal vb. kippen means ‘to cut of the point’; in the sense of ‘to strike,’ allied to OIc. kippa, ‘to strike,’ AS. cippian, with which ModHG. kappen is also connected.