An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/ranzig
ranzig, adj., ‘rancid, fetid,’ ModHG. only, from the equiv. Fr. rance (Lat. rancidus), like, or through the medium of, Du. rans, ‘rotten, rancid.’
ranzig, adj., ‘rancid, fetid,’ ModHG. only, from the equiv. Fr. rance (Lat. rancidus), like, or through the medium of, Du. rans, ‘rotten, rancid.’