Sigmund
(in the Volsunga Saga) the son of Volsung and Liod; the father, through his sister, Signy, of Sinfjotli; the husband first of Borghild, then of Hjordis; and the father of Sigurd.
(in the Nibelungenlied) the king of the Netherlands and father of Siegfried.
a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “victory” and “protection.”
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How to use Sigmund in a sentence
In the early 1900s, Sigmund Freud began to explore in earnest the similarities between neurotic behavior and ritual.
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The late, great British modernist painter—and grandson of Sigmund Freud—valued his privacy.
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When Sigmund was stricken in years, he went out to fight against the sons of King Hunding.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantAt the outstretched spear Sigmund struck with his hitherto trusty blade, when it snapped in two.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantSigmund then knew that his good fortune had departed from him, and he sank down on the battle-field and died.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantSigmund, after taking vengeance against his brother-in-law, took possession of the kingdom, which was his by inheritance.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantHe gave to Hermod a helm and corslet, and from him Sigmund a sword received.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sigmund
/ (ˈsɪɡmənd, ˈsiːɡmʊnd, German ˈziːkmʊnt) /
Norse myth the father of the hero Sigurd
Also called: Siegmund (German ˈziːkmʊnt) German myth king of the Netherlands, father of Siegfried
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