Etzel

American

[et-suhl] / ˈɛt səl /

noun

German Legend.

Attila: represented in the Nibelungenlied as the second husband of Kriemhild after the death of Siegfried.

Etzel British

/ ˈɛtsəl /

noun

German legend a great king who, according to the Nibelungenlied, was the second husband of Kriemhild after the death of Siegfried: identified with Attila the Hun Compare Atli

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The official said Dr. Etzel was not facing disciplinary action and would continue to receive pay and benefits.

From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2018

Experts praised Dr. Etzel as a star in her field.

From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2018

Obviously he’s doing something right,” Etzel said, as his cell phone filled with text messages from friends with condolences.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2012

Etzel said the Republican Party has to change.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2012

If, on the other hand, he suspected that the Huns in the hall were privy to it, why allow Etzel and Kriemhild to depart without so much as an observation?

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

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