Runic: meaning, definitions and examples

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runic

 

[ หˆruหnษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ancient scripts

Runic refers to the characters of the runic alphabets that were used in Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet. These characters were commonly associated with the early Germanic peoples and are often linked to mysticism and magic.

Synonyms

mystical, occult, rune

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Nordic priests used runic inscriptions.
  • She studied the runic symbols carved on the stone.
  • Runic writing was prevalent in Viking culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "runic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rรบnico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคจเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช runisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ runes

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฝั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rune

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใƒณใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท runique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบnico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rรผnik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆู†ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ runovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ runovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฆๆ–‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ runes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ runik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรบnico

Etymology

The term 'runic' is derived from the word 'rune', which comes from the Old Norse word 'rรบn', meaning 'a secret' or 'whisper'. This reflects the belief that these characters held mystical significance. The runic alphabets, primarily Elder Futhark, were in use from approximately 150 AD and evolved over the centuries, particularly as the Germanic tribes began to adopt Christianity. The script was often used for inscriptions, charms, and memorial stones. Its decline began with the spread of the Latin alphabet, but runes continued to be used in some regions for magical and divinatory purposes. Today, runic symbols are often associated with Norse mythology and pagan practices, leading to their resurgence in popular culture and neo-pagan movements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,871 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.