Runic
adjective
Related to or written in runes, an old type of alphabet used by the early Germanic peoples (such as the Norse and the Anglo-Saxons).
The Viking's grave stone was covered in runic inscriptions.
Often appears as...
- runic inscription
- runic letter
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Mysterious or secret in meaning.
His instructions were runic, and no one could understand what he wanted.
Often appears as...
- runic message
- runic puzzle
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
adjective
Related to or written in runes, an old type of alphabet used by the early Germanic peoples (such as the Norse and the Anglo-Saxons).
The Viking's grave stone was covered in runic inscriptions.
Often appears as...
- runic inscription
- runic letter
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Mysterious or secret in meaning.
His instructions were runic, and no one could understand what he wanted.
Often appears as...
- runic message
- runic puzzle
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Alphabet
Used in ancient inscriptions, typically on stone or wood, by early European tribes.
The runic alphabets are a historical treasure for linguists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Often seen in movies, tattoos, and artworks, symbolizing mysticism or heritage.
She got a tattoo with a runic symbol that represents strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Letters
Remember, runic doesn't refer to the modern English alphabet or characters.
Inscriptions in ancient tombs are not in English, but sometimes in runic.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Alphabet
Used in ancient inscriptions, typically on stone or wood, by early European tribes.
The runic alphabets are a historical treasure for linguists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Often seen in movies, tattoos, and artworks, symbolizing mysticism or heritage.
She got a tattoo with a runic symbol that represents strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Letters
Remember, runic doesn't refer to the modern English alphabet or characters.
Inscriptions in ancient tombs are not in English, but sometimes in runic.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Alphabet
Used in ancient inscriptions, typically on stone or wood, by early European tribes.
The runic alphabets are a historical treasure for linguists.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Often seen in movies, tattoos, and artworks, symbolizing mysticism or heritage.
She got a tattoo with a runic symbol that represents strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Letters
Remember, runic doesn't refer to the modern English alphabet or characters.
Inscriptions in ancient tombs are not in English, but sometimes in runic.
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at coral their sharp beaks and the base of a humpback whale pretty much perfect pret never hurt see what I mean there's music all over the world and last but not least he has the runic of a hot of a.m. mockingbird singing in the
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Why do we have museums?...
human skeletons, ancient runic texts, and artifacts from the New World. In other curiosity cabinets, you could find genetic anomalies, precious stones, works of art, and religious and historic relics.
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DJing to the sounds of...
at coral their sharp beaks and the base of a humpback whale pretty much perfect pret never hurt see what I mean there's music all over the world and last but not least he has the runic of a hot of a.m. mockingbird singing in the
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
human skeletons, ancient runic texts, and artifacts from the New World. In other curiosity cabinets, you could find genetic anomalies, precious stones, works of art, and religious and historic relics.
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