An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Klinge

by Friedrich Kluge

Klinge (1.), f., from the equiv. MidHG. klinge, f., ‘sword-blade’; the word, which is not recorded in OHG., is bably a derivative of klingen (from the ringing sound made by the sword on the helmet).

Klinge (2.), f., ‘ravine,’ from MidHG. klinge, f., ‘mountain stream,’ OHG. chlinga, chlingo, m., ‘torrent’; like Klinge (1), a derivative of klingen.