Siegfried

American  

[sig-freed, seeg-, zeek-freet] / ˈsɪg frid, ˈsig-, ˈzik frit /

noun

1. (in theNibelungenlied ) the son of Sigmund and Sieglinde and the husband of Kriemhild. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of the Nibelungs, wins Brünnhilde for Gunther, and is finally killed by Hagen at the behest of Brünnhilde, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to the Sigurd of the Volsunga Saga.

2. (italics) See The Ring of the Nibelung.

3. a male given name.

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Siegfried British  

/ ˈziːkfriːt, ˈsiːɡfriːd /

noun

1. Norse equivalent: Sigurd.  German myth a German prince, the son of Sigmund and husband of Kriemhild, who, in the Nibelungenlied, assumes possession of the treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it, wins Brunhild for King Gunther, and is eventually killed by Hagen

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Example Sentences

In March 1939, Alfred Schafranek, his brother Siegfried, and their families arrived from Austria.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

His entire family, including his mechanic brother Siegfried, was rescued.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

In 1926, Siegfried worked to create “activated charcoal” filters for gas masks, a task he justified as life-saving.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Among his discoveries are editorial missives by Siegfried that preach global disarmament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Our teacher, Mr. Siegfried, turned to see what was going on, and Stephanie, having properly scared every one of the guilty five to death, smiled, closed the door, and took her seat.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers