Rune

Pronunciation: /ruːn/

Definitions of rune

noun a letter of an ancient Germanic alphabet, related to the Roman alphabet, or a character or symbol representing a word, syllable, or sound in this alphabet

Example Sentences

A1 I found a rune on the ground while hiking in the forest.

A2 The ancient tribe used runes to communicate with each other.

B1 She consulted a fortune teller who used runes to predict her future.

B2 The archaeologist discovered a set of ancient runes inscribed on a stone tablet.

C1 The wizard inscribed a powerful rune on his staff to enhance its magical abilities.

C2 The scholar studied the intricate meanings of the runic alphabet in ancient texts.

Examples of rune in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist discovered a rune inscribed on the ancient tablet.

informal I found a cool looking rune while exploring the forest.

slang Check out this sick rune I just drew on my notebook.

figurative The rune symbolizes protection and strength in Norse mythology.

Grammatical Forms of rune

• past tense: runed
• plural: runes
• comparative: more runic
• superlative: most runic
• present tense: rune
• future tense: will rune
• perfect tense: have runed
• continuous tense: is running
• singular: rune
• positive degree: runic
• infinitive: to rune
• gerund: runing
• participle: runed

Origin and Evolution of rune

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'rune' comes from Old Norse 'rūn' meaning a letter or a secret, mysterious thing.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to letters or secret messages, the word 'rune' evolved to also mean a set of ancient alphabets used in Germanic languages and later expanded to refer to magical symbols or charms in various cultures.