Þatt cnif wass‥Off stan, and nohht of irenn.

one disjunctive for
another without
premise
what then =
the shape;
color; fate.
Longitudinal edge
fixed within
a duplicitously
unhandled handle
[ ] whose
terminal members curl
the grooves for
[good luck]
a malicious exhibit
unrelentingly vindictive
to wit; to whet; do it
Or by way of alternative: rusted inveterate bitter ill-feeling rancour; see also grudge firmly established by long continuance, or animosity; immovably, unalterably careless obstinate course
Regardless
Into the back
it goes