Siggeir

[ sig-gair ]

/ ˈsɪg gɛər /

noun

See under Signy.

Definition for siggeir (2 of 2)

Signy

[ sig-nee, -ny ]

/ ˈsɪg ni, -nü /

noun (in the Volsunga Saga)

the daughter of Volsung and mother, by her brother, Sigmund, of Sinfjotli, with whose help she kills her husband (Siggeir) to avenge his murder of Volsung.

Compare Sieglinde.

Examples from the Web for siggeir

Then the earls of Siggeir strove to burst from the hall, but ever the two glaives at the doorways drove them back to the fire.
The Story of Sigurd the Volsung|William Morris
In that hall, when Volsung's daughter was to be given away to Siggeir, king of Gothland, in came an old guest with one eye.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
The time came for Volsung and his sons to redeem the promise they made to King Siggeir.
The Children of Odin|Padraic Colum
As they left their ship the army of King Siggeir fell upon the Volsungs and their followers.
The Children of Odin|Padraic Colum

"King Siggeir has made ready a great army against your coming," she told them.
The Children of Odin|Padraic Colum