rune

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Noun rune has 1 sense

rune, runic letter - any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each rune had its own magical significance"
--₁ is a kind of character, grapheme, graphic symbol
--₁ has particulars: thorn

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Rune

Noun

1. A letter or character of an ancient Germanic alphabet, often inscribed on jewelry, tools, or other objects as a form of writing or decoration.

Example sentence: The necklace featured intricate runes that held deep symbolic meanings.

2. A magical or divinatory symbol utilized in Norse and Germanic cultures for purposes such as casting spells, predicting the future, or seeking guidance.

Example sentence: The sorcerer used ancient runes to decipher the hidden message within the prophecy.

Verb

1. To inscribe or write using runes.

Example sentence: The viking warrior would rune his shield with protective symbols before entering battle.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to the ancient Germanic alphabet or the use of runes.

Example sentence: The scholar studied various rune manuscripts to understand their significance in historical texts.

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