Old English word ofermod comes from Old English ofer, Old English mod
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ofer | Old English (ang) | Border, edge; specifically, shore, riverbank (+accusative, of motion) over, across. (+dative, of a location) over, above, beyond Over, above. |
| mod | Old English (ang) | Courage, pride, grief, anger. Heart, mind, feeling. State of mind. |
| ofermod | Old English (ang) | Overconfidence, pride, arrogance, exuberance, daring, pernicious pride, hubris (precise meaning uncertain) Proud (The Battle of Maldon, D. G. Scragg, page 74). |