† ofˈtene,v.Obs. [f. of-2 + tene v.: cf. atene v.] trans. To irritate. a1250Owl & Night. 254 Þeos ule luste swiþe longe And was ofteoned swiþe stronge.1340Ayenb. 66 Þanne hit is oftyened: he [þe þorn-hog] kest out his eles of his bodye ariȝthalf and alefthalf.