Balmung

[ bahl-moong ]

/ ˈbɑl mʊŋ /

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noun

(in the Nibelungenlied) a sword seized from the Nibelungs by Siegfried.

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Also Bal·munc

[bahl-moongk]. /ˈbɑl mʊŋk/.

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How to use Balmung in a sentence

Balmung's dark knight memorial to Berserk author Kentaro Miura.
Remembering Kentaro Miura, legendary creator of ‘Berserk,’ which inspired countless fantasy stories|Gene Park|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
Balmung, the sword of Siegfried forged by Wieland the smith of the Scandinavian gods.
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol 1|The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D.
Beside him was laid his armour and his magic Tarnkappe, and last of all the famous sword Balmung.
Stories from Northern Myths|Emilie Kip Baker
He thrust Balmung, his wonderful sword, deep into the monster's body.
Our Little German Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade

Gird about you this sword, the good Balmung, and go northward.
The Story of Siegfried|James Baldwin
"With my trusty sword Balmung I shall slay him," answered Siegfried.
The Story of Siegfried|James Baldwin

British Dictionary definitions for Balmung

Balmung

Balmunc (ˈbælmʊŋk)

/ (ˈbælmʊŋ) /

noun

(in the Nibelungenlied) Siegfried's sword

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