futhark

futhark Definition

fu·thark (fo̵̅o̅′t̸härk′)

noun

the runic alphabet

Etymology: < the first six letters: f, u, p (th), a (or o), r, k (or c)

futhark Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

elder: The three best known runic alphabets are the elder futhark, the younger futhark, and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc.

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