(n) any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages, Syn. runic letter, Example:each rune had its own magical significance
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. Of or pertaining to a rune, to runes, or to the Norsemen; as, runic verses; runic letters; runic names; runic rhyme. [ 1913 Webster ]
Runic staff. See Clog almanac, under Clog. -- Runic wand, a willow wand bearing runes, formerly thought to have been used by the heathen tribes of Northern Europe in magical ceremonies. [ 1913 Webster ]