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runology

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ru·​nol·​o·​gy | \ -jē \
plural -es

Definition of runology

: the study of runes and runic writings

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First Known Use of runology

1832, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for runology

rune + -o- + -logy

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“Runology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/runology. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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