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Norwegian Nynorsk
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Old Norse noun ofsi.
Noun
ofse m (definite singular ofsen, indefinite plural ofsar, definite plural ofsane)
- impetuosity
- an excessive action or mannerism
- an excessive amount
- a storm
Etymology 2
From Old Norse verb ofsa.
See also
Verb
ofse (present tense ofsar, past tense ofsa, past participle ofsa, passive infinitive ofsast, present participle ofsande, imperative ofse/ofs)
- to exaggerate
- to do something in excess
References
- “ofse” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.