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/vol"soong/, n. (in the Volsunga Saga)1. a grandson of Odin and the father of Sigmund and Signy.2. any of his family.
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Volsung — /ˈvɒlsʊŋ/ (say volsoong) noun (in Icelandic legend) 1. a descendant of Odin, the grandfather of Sigurd. 2. any of his family …
Volsung — /vol soong/, n. (in the Volsunga Saga) 1. a grandson of Odin and the father of Sigmund and Signy. 2. any of his family … Useful english dictionary
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