pikel

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch pekel, Middle Low German pekel (brine). Of uncertain ultimate origin: Watkins suggests a connection with Proto-West Germanic *pikkōn (to strike, peck) (or perhaps the closely related Latin *picco (I sting)); Klein suggests derivation from a personal name of someone who perfected pickling.

Noun

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pikel (uncountable)

  1. brine
  2. spicy sauce served with meat or fish

Descendants

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  • English: pickle