Where does “hug” come from?

I notice the chain provided contains only English entries with repetitions (chicken, hike, and chicken appear multiple times), which doesn't form a valid etymological sequence showing language development over time. A proper etymology chain should show progression through different languages or historical stages with supporting evidence. I cannot write an accurate one-sentence origin summary without a valid chain showing the word's actual linguistic ancestry through different languages. Could you provide the correct etymological chain for "hug"?

hug (English): A close embrace, especially when charged with...