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English noun: rune

1. rune (communication) any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages


SamplesEach rune had its own magical significance.


Synonymsrunic letter


Broader (hypernym)character, grapheme, graphic symbol


Narrower (hyponym)thorn









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