Siegfried

American  

[sig-freed, seeg-, zeek-freet] / ˈsɪg frid, ˈsig-, ˈzik frit /

noun

1. (in theNibelungenlied ) the son of Sigmund and Sieglinde and the husband of Kriemhild. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of the Nibelungs, wins Brünnhilde for Gunther, and is finally killed by Hagen at the behest of Brünnhilde, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to the Sigurd of the Volsunga Saga.

2. (italics) See The Ring of the Nibelung.

3. a male given name.

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Siegfried British  

/ ˈziːkfriːt, ˈsiːɡfriːd /

noun

1. Norse equivalent: Sigurd. German myth a German prince, the son of Sigmund and husband of Kriemhild, who, in the Nibelungenlied, assumes possession of the treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it, wins Brunhild for King Gunther, and is eventually killed by Hagen

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Siegfried

He founded the band alongside bassist Rick Stockton, violinist Siegfried Carver and drummer Mike Safron, according to the band’s website.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Neither has enough consistent technical control to shape the part without occasional lapses, but each revealed a stirring presence that made Siegfried vivid while executing the choreography’s intricacies with musical and dynamic resonance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

"We believe that technological giants are making a lot of good business in Europe and also significant profits," said Siegfried Muresan, the EU lawmaker who will lead negotiations on behalf of parliament.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

Alfred and Siegfried Schafranek secured roles managing a new plywood business in Bangalore and moved there with their families, starting all over again.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025

Instead he had played the slots and also went to see the Siegfried and Roy magic act.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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