hildebrand

/ˈhɪldəbrænd/

Definitions

1. noun

A Germanic hero in medieval literature, especially in the 12th-century epic poem ‘The Lay of Hildebrand’.

“The poem ‘The Lay of Hildebrand’ is a classic example of medieval Germanic literature.”

2. proper noun

A surname of German origin, referring to a person or family with German ancestry.

“Hildebrand is a common German surname found in many European countries.”

Synonyms

  • germanic hero
  • medieval warrior

Antonyms

  • ancient greek warrior
  • roman hero