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(runes) 1 syllables

Definition

any character of the early Germanic alphabets esp. those used by Scandinavians and AngloSaxons; a magic charm usually sung or chanted

Example Sentence

The runes of the ancient words looked like letters from the Roman alphabet.

Synonyms

magic; expression by pictures; symbolical writing

Antonyms

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