An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Klinge

by Friedrich Kluge

Klinge (1.), feminine, from the equivalent Middle High German klinge, feminine, ‘sword-blade’; the word, which is not recorded in Old High German, is bably a derivative of klingen (from the ringing sound made by the sword on the helmet).

Klinge (2.), feminine, ‘ravine,’ from Middle High German klinge, feminine, ‘mountain stream,’ Old High German chlinga, chlingo, masculine, ‘torrent’; like Klinge (1), a derivative of klingen.