Nibelungenlied Glossary

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dwelt

to live in

surpassing

be better than.

javelin

a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.

hurled

throw

aspire

hopes or ambitions

forfeited

to give up something as a penalty for losing

vied

compete eagerly

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