Old English Dictionary Entry

Ofer-eald

Definitions

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1 ofer-eald

adj. Exceedingly old :-- Ðeáh hit gecyndelíc sý on menniscum gewunan, ðæt man mildheortnesse cýðe ðám oferealdum and ðám cildgeongum, R. Ben. 61, 12. ofer-eald

Similar Words

oancettan
oandell
oanon-dóm
oawel-leáf
oc

Runic Inscription

ᚩᚠᛖᚱ-ᛠᛚᛞ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

R.: Riddles (Exeter Book)

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