I speak Danish as my native language; but although I have read the Norse myths several times, the word offermod does not occur. Nowadays it is not often used, but I have read parts of "the battle of Maldon", and since Old English were closely related to Danish (with the Vikings) I think that is the link between ofermod and offermod.
Another note: We also have the word overmod, and it is maybe the same word, v often changes into the sound f as in German. And Overmod means something close overmastering pride, so I guess that is the closest relation.
[ July 10, 2002: Message edited by: Daniel Telcontar ]
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