Ofr-lið
Old Norse Dictionary - ofr-lið
Meaning of Old Norse word "ofr-lið"
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.)