Of-freistni

Old Norse Dictionary - of-freistni

Meaning of Old Norse word "of-freistni" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

of-freistni
f. over-temptation, Barl. 158.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᚠ-ᚠᚱᛁᛁᛋᛏᚾᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
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