Old English Dictionary Entry

Ofer-weorc

Part of speech: es; Related words: ofer-geweorc. ofer-weorc

Definitions

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1 ofer-weorc

n. A superstructure, a tomb :--Oferwurces sarcophagi, tumba. Hpt. Gl. 488, 51. [Oferr þatt arrke wuss An oferwerrc wel, timmbredd (the mercy-seat), Orm. 1035.]

Similar Words

oancettan
oandell
oanon-dóm
oawel-leáf
oc

Runic Inscription

ᚩᚠᛖᚱ-ᚹᛇᚱᚳ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Abbreviations Used

Works & Authors

Orm.: Ormulum (ME text by Orm)

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