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

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018

There was no evidence that Smith had previously mistreated Etzel in any way.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2015

At about 10:30 p.m. their chairman, Kyle Etzel, ducked out to do an interview with the student television station.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2012

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

King Etzel had observ'd them, and thus to ask began.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

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