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ofer-cýðan

  • verb [ weak ]
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to bring stronger testimony than another
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  • Wé cwǽdon be mannum ... gif áþ burste oððe ofercýðed wǽre (

    if the oath were not supported by a sufficient number of compurgators, or were disproved by testimony more strongly supported by oath.

      Cf. mid áþe cýðan, gecýðan),
    ðæt hý siððan áþwyrðe nǽron, L. Ed. 3; Th. i. 160, 20.
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