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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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The official said Dr. Etzel was not facing disciplinary action and would continue to receive pay and benefits.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018

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

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018

Etzel said the Republican Party has to change.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2012

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

Sir Dietrich and King Etzel, their tears began to start; For kinsmen and for vassals each sorrow'd in his heart.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

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