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RUNIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does runic mean?
• RUNIC (adjective)
The adjective RUNIC has 1 sense:
1. relating to or consisting of runes
Familiarity information: RUNIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or consisting of runes
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
runic inscription
Pertainym:
rune (any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages)
Derivation:
rune (any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages)
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