Rune-risting

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A runic inscription. countable, uncountable

    "To the untiring zeal, and energy, and tact, and patriotism of Mr. Stephens we are therefore most deeply indebted for his skill in deciphering these old “Rune-Ristings.”"

  2. 2
    The carving of runes. countable, uncountable

    "[A]nd the purpose of rune-risting was more often than not to do with soothsaying or sorcery."

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"To the untiring zeal, and energy, and tact, and patriotism of Mr. Stephens we are therefore most deeply indebted for his skill in deciphering these old “Rune-Ristings.”"

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