rune
n.
1.
a. Any of the characters in several alphabets used by ancient Germanic peoples from the 3rd to the 13th century.
b. A similar character in another alphabet, sometimes believed to have magic powers.
2. A poem or incantation of mysterious significance, especially a magic charm.
2.
a. A Finnish poem or section of a poem.
a. Any of the characters in several alphabets used by ancient Germanic peoples from the 3rd to the 13th century.
b. A similar character in another alphabet, sometimes believed to have magic powers.
2. A poem or incantation of mysterious significance, especially a magic charm.
2.
a. A Finnish poem or section of a poem.
From the book City of Ashes (part of the Mortal Instruments series) by Cassandra Clare.
I knew the word had something to do with magic, as in rune stones, but never knew exactly what it meant. And I had no idea it was also a poem. Great word.
ReplyDeleteHaha, rune reminds me of an episode of Gilmore Girls in which Jackson's cousin, named Rune, visits and has to go on a date with Lorelai against his will. I think it's Luke that Lorelai is talking to when she mentions Rune and he asks "What's a Rune?" Now I know ;) If you get a chance, my words are here: http://readhanded.blogspot.com/2011/04/wondrous-words-wednesday_20.html
ReplyDeleteI only knew the one use -- an alphabetic character on a stone used for some magical purpose I've never fully understood. Thanks for the further details.
ReplyDeleteI always liked "rune"(same word in French) I think this word sounds mysterious, perhaps because "runes" had been difficult to understand !
ReplyDeleteThis word is new to me. And I didn't know it had so many different meanings!
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I've come across the word rune before, mainly reading books to my 10 year old son- I would have said they were like a code written on stones, which was my understanding. Always interesting to see that there is more to it.
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