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exaptation
(biology) The use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved. -
internship
the state or condition of being an intern. -
legal age
the age at which a person acquires full legal rights and responsibilities, such as the right to make contracts and deeds. -
optionee
a person who acquires or holds a legal option. -
siegfried
(in the Nibelungenlied) the son of Sigmund and Sieglinde and the husband of Kriemhild. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of the Nibelungs, wins Brünnhilde for Gunther, and is finally killed by Hagen at the behest of Brünnhilde, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to the Sigurd of the Volsunga Saga. Compare Brünnhilde. -
sigurd
the son of Sigmund and Hjordis and the husband of Gudrun. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of Andvari, wins Brynhild for Gunnar, and is finally killed at the behest of Brynhild, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to Siegfried of the Nibelungenlied.