rune
Rune (noun) means a letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet, or more loosely, any mysterious or magical symbol. Example: “Runes were carved into the stone marker over a thousand years ago.”
How to use rune
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old Germanic alphabet letter, often associated with magic or mystery in modern usage.
Word forms
runed past tense, runes singular
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_____ were carved into the stone marker over a thousand years ago.
Etymology
From Old Norse rún, from Proto-Germanic *rūnō ("letter, secret, mystery"); related to German Rune.
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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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