rune
/ruːn/
noun
- A letter or character from an ancient Germanic alphabet, used especially in northern Europe before the Latin alphabet.
- She learned to write her name using ancient runes.
- In the old saga, the hero carved a rune on his sword for protection.
- The archaeologist carefully studied the rune carved into the stone.
- A mysterious or magical symbol, often used in fantasy stories or divination.
- She wore a necklace with a rune that was supposed to bring good luck.
- Each rune on the card represents a different force of nature.
- The wizard drew a glowing rune in the air to cast a spell.
- A poem or verse from ancient Finnish or Scandinavian tradition.
- He memorized a rune that described the adventures of a legendary king.
- Scholars have collected hundreds of Finnish runes over the centuries.
- The old storyteller recited a rune about the creation of the world.