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rune

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Noun — A letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet, or more loosely, any mysterious or magical symbol.

How to use rune

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

carve a rune ancient runes a rune stone

Etymology

From Old Norse rún, from Proto-Germanic *rūnō ("letter, secret, mystery"); related to German Rune.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rune” mean?

The word “rune” means a letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet, or more loosely, any mysterious or magical symbol. In plain terms, an old Germanic alphabet letter, often associated with magic or mystery in modern usage.

How do you pronounce “rune”?

“Rune” is pronounced roon (/ɹuːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “rune” in a sentence?

Here is “rune” used in a sentence: “Runes were carved into the stone marker over a thousand years ago.”

What part of speech is “rune”?

“Rune” is a noun.

Where does the word “rune” come from?

The word “rune” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse rún, from Proto-Germanic *rūnō ("letter, secret, mystery"); related to German Rune.

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