runic

runic Definition

ru·nic (ro̵̅o̅′nik)

adjective

of, consisting of, characterized by, or set down in runes
like runes in decorative interlaced effect, as knots and other figures on monuments, etc. of ancient peoples of N Europe
mystical; obscure

Etymology: ModL runicus < ON rūn, a rune

runic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

inscription: He even had time to interest himself in a book on runic inscriptions which had always been a hobby of his.
alphabet: Some of the runes are cryptic tree runes which are easily deciphered by a numeric code based on the futhark - the runic alphabet.
symbol: The iron door is topped with an runic symbol.
script: Letter from Alexander Seton to Sir Robert Liston describing the Bridekirk font and carving and reproducing the runic script.
graffito: These raiders left runic graffiti over much of the main chamber stones.
cross: A runic cross, is dates back to about AD 680 and bears the oldest extant fragment of written English.

runic Quotes

For pines are gossip pines the wide world through And full of runic tales to sigh or sing.

—Flecker,James Elroy

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