Gudrun

[good-roon]

noun

1. (in theVolsunga Saga ) the daughter of the king of the Nibelungs.

Gudrun

/ ˈɡʊdruːn, ˈɡʊðruːn, ˈkʊdruːn /

noun

1. Norse myth the wife of Sigurd and, after his death, of Atli, whom she slew for his murder of her brother Gunnar. She corresponds to Kriemhild in the Nibelungenlied

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gudrun¹

Old Norse Guthrun, equivalent to gunn ( r ), guth ( r ) battle + -rún feminine noun suffix

Example Sentences

Gudrun Schyman – the co-founder and former leader of Sweden’s feminist party Feministiskt initiativ - says she’s taken part in recent debates on the issue.

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Despite being popular among celebrities and athletes, Gudrun Snyder, founder of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, told Salon cupping isn’t a new health practice — it’s a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has been around for thousands of years.

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He leaves behind two children, Gudrun and Gabriel Flaherty.

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Flaherty's death was announced by his daughter, Gudrun, who said it came after a "brief illness".

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In a statement, Gudrun said her father had an "unwavering passion for movies from the 40s and 50s", which influenced his career.

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