Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Worms,

Worm.

Wormwood.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.

Worms,

in Germany, according to tradition, is so called from the Lindwurm or dragon slain by Siegfried under the linden tree.

“Yet more I know of Siegfried that well your your ear may hold.

Beneath the linden tree he slew the dragon bold;

Then in its blood he bathed him, which turned to horn his skin,

So now no weapon harms him, as oft hath proven been.”

Nibelungen, st. 104.

Worm.

Wormwood.

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