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futhark

Pronunciation: /ˈfuːθɑːk/
(also futhorc, futhork /ˈfuːθɔːk/)
Definition of futhark

noun

  • the runic alphabet.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from letters corresponding to the first six letters of the ancient runic alphabet: f, u, th, a (or o), r, k

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Definition of futhark in the US English dictionary
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