Of-raun

Old Norse Dictionary - of-raun

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

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

of-raun
f. too great a trial, too strong a test, Nj. 220, Fas. ii. 465.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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