An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/Klinge

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis

Klinge

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This annotated version expands the abbreviations in the original entry Klinge.

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2632938An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, K — KlingeJohn Francis DavisFriedrich 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.