Ofr-lið

Old Norse Dictionary - ofr-lið

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

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

ofr-lið
n. overwhelming force; bera e-n ofrliði, to overpower, Fms. i. 154, Hkr. ii. 371, Barl. 190.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
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