Definitions

1. noun

A hero of Germanic mythology, the slayer of the dragon Fafnir, and a legendary figure in Richard Wagner’s opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen.

“Wagner’s operatic cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen tells the story of Siegfried, a hero of Germanic mythology.”

2. proper noun

A male given name of Germanic origin.

“Siegfried is a common male name among the German-speaking population.”

3. verb

To kill or conquer a dragon, especially in Germanic mythology.

“According to legend, Siegfried was able to slay the dragon Fafnir.”