- word
weichselzopf (Vistula plait) was a
later alteration of the name
wichtelzopf (plait of a wight);
wichtel means wight in German, a
being or sentient...
- band ..."
German counterparts of the "elf-lock" are Alpzopf, Drutenzopf,
Wichtelzopf, Weichelzopf, Mahrenlocke, Elfklatte, etc. (where alp, drude, mare, and...