An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Stich
Stich, m., ‘prick, thrust,’ from MidHG. stich, OHG. stih (hh), m., ‘prick, point’ (comp. Goth. stiks, ‘period of time’), from this root stik (see stehen). To this Stichel, m., ‘graving tool, graver,’ from MidHG. stichel, OHG. stihhil, m., ‘sting,’ is allied. —