Ofr-hugi

Old Norse Dictionary - ofr-hugi

Meaning of Old Norse word "ofr-hugi" in English.

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

ofr-hugi
a, m. a fearless, daring man, Nj. 220, Fms. i. 155, ii. 66, vi. 324, Fs. 54, Korm. 90: = ofrhugr, ákefð ok o., Fms. ii. 319.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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