An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Kork
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Kork, m., ‘cork,’ early ModHG. only, through the medium of Du. (kork, kurk, n., ‘corkwood, cork, stopper’) and LG. commerce, from Span. corcho, ‘corkwood, stopper,’ whence also E. cork at an early period. The ultimate source is Lat. cortex, ‘bark.’