Of-reyna

Old Norse Dictionary - of-reyna

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

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

of-reyna
d, to put too strong a test, Mar.; ofreyna sik, to overstrain one’s strength.

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

Works & Authors cited:

Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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