'alpenstock' originates from German, specifically the word 'Alpenstock', where 'Alpen' meant 'Alps' and 'Stock' meant 'stick'.

'Alpenstock' changed from the German word 'Alpenstock' and eventually became the modern English word 'alpenstock'.

Initially, it meant 'a stick for the Alps', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a staff used by hikers and climbers'.