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Runic

//ˈɹuːnɪk// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of runic. alt-of
  2. 2
    Of, pertaining to, or written using runes. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of a song or verse, mystically or obscurely expressed. not-comparable

    "Then flowered the mead, then leafed all 'Twas caused by the runic lay."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or consisting of runes wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the ancient Germanic languages which were written using runes. nonstandard

    "So likewise a day comes when the Runic Thor, with his Eddas, must withdraw into dimness; and many an African Mumbo-Jumbo and Indian Pawpaw be utterly abolished."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From rune + -ic, because such languages were written using runes.

Etymology 2

From rune + -ic, because such languages were written using runes.

Etymology 3

From rune + -ic.

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