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rune

noun

any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
UN
Scrabble score
4
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹuːn

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Definitions

noun

  1. 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”

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Example Sentences

each rune had its own magical significance
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