Brunhild

[broo n-hilt, -hild, broon-]

noun (in the Nibelungenlied)

a queen of Isenland and the bride of Gunther, for whom she was won by Siegfried: corresponds to Brynhild in Scandinavian legends.

Also Brun·hil·de

[broo n-hil-duh] /brʊnˈhɪl də/, Brünnhilde.

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Kriemhild's face was very happy; Brunhild's was dark and frowning.
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You see, Brunhild was not pleased with the husband she had gained and preferred Siegfried.
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Then they were invited to pay a visit to Gunther and Brunhild.
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Brunhild bade Kriemhild stand aside while she entered, and Kriemhild would not.
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Brunhild summoned Gunther to defend her, and he sent for Siegfried.
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British Dictionary definitions for brunhild

Brunhild

Brnnhilde (German brynˈhɪldə)

noun

(in the Nibelungenlied) a legendary queen won for King Gunther by the magic of Siegfried: corresponds to Brynhild in Norse mythology

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