Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CLANG, v.t. [L. clango, to sound; G. klang; D. klank; Sw. klang; Dan. klang; Gr. κλαγγω, κλαζω, κλαγξω, εκλαγον. It appears from the Greek, that n is not radical, and that this word belongs to Class Lg, coinciding with clink, clank, and probably with clack.]

To make a sharp, shrill sound, as by striking metallic substances; or to strike with a sharp sound. They clanged their sounding arms. – Prior.