| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Rosse (2 syl.). | | |
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A famous sword which the dwarf Elberich gave to Otwit, King of Lombardy. It struck so fine a cut that it left no “gap.” It shone like glass, and was adorned with gold. (See SWORD and BALMUNG.) | 1 |
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| “This sword to thee I give: it is all bright of hue; |
| Whatever it may cleave, no gap will there ensue, |
| From Al’mari I brought it, and Rossë is its name; |
| Wherever swords are drawn, ‘twill put them all to shame.” | |
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