Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ofr-borð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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n. overboard; in the metaph. phrase, detta fyrir ofrborð, to fall overboard, lose heart and courage.

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Runic Inscription

ofr-borð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "ofr-borð" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

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