An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Zinne

by Friedrich Kluge

Zinne, f., ‘pinnacle, battlement,’ from MidHG. zinne, OHG. zinna, f., ‘upper part of a wall with openings or embrasures.’ On account of the meaning it is probably not connected with Zahn; MidHG. zint (see Zinke) ‘point, peak’ (OHG. zinna, from *tinjôn for *tindjôn?), is more nearly allied. See Zahn.