Meaning & use
Rune
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A letter belonging to an ancient Germanic alphabet, historically carved into stone or wood and sometimes believed to hold magical or mystical significance.
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Archaeologists found a stone slab covered in carved runes near the old Viking settlement.
In the fantasy novel, the wizard etched a protective rune above the doorway.
A note on using this word
Runic alphabets, such as the Elder Futhark, were used by Germanic peoples across Northern Europe from around the 2nd to the 8th century.
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