runic

adjective

ru·​nic ˈrünik 

-nēk

1

a

: of, relating to, or consisting of runes

runic inscription

runic verses

b

: having secret or magical meaning

runic markings

runic rhymes

2

: of or relating to the ancient Scandinavians

runic poetry

runic mythology

runically

-nə̇k(ə)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

rune + -ic

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Rhymes for runic

• eunuch
• punic
• tunic