runic letter

/ˌrunɪk ˌlɛdər/
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Other forms: runic letters

Definitions of runic letter
  1. noun
    any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages
    synonyms: rune
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    types:
    thorn
    a Germanic character of runic origin
    type of:
    character, grapheme, graphic symbol
    a written symbol that is used to represent speech
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