Definition of Rune

1. Noun. 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"

Exact synonyms: Runic Letter
Generic synonyms: Character, Grapheme, Graphic Symbol
Specialized synonyms: Thorn
Derivative terms: Runic

Definition of Rune

1. n. A letter, or character, belonging to the written language of the ancient Norsemen, or Scandinavians; in a wider sense, applied to the letters of the ancient nations of Northern Europe in general.

Definition of Rune

1. Noun. A letter, or character, belonging to the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons. ¹

2. Noun. A Finnish poem, or a division of one, especially a division of the Kalevala. ¹

3. Noun. Any verse or song, especially one with mystical or mysterious overtones; an incantation. ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) A roun. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rune

1. a letter of an ancient alphabet [n -S] : RUNELIKE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rune

runcinate
runcinate leaf
rund
rundale
rundales
rundel
rundels
rundle
rundled
rundles
rundlet
rundlets
rundown
rundowns
runds
runed
runelike
runer
runers
runes
runestone
runestones
runflat
rung
rung off
runghead
rungheads
rungless
rungs

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