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Meaning of rune

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rune

Pronunciation:/ɹuːn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A letter, or character, belonging to the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.

  2. A Finnish or Scandinavian epic poem, or a division of one, especially a division of the Kalevala.

  3. A letter or mark used as mystical or magic symbol.

  4. A verse or song, especially one with mystical or mysterious overtones; a spell or an incantation.