Futharcs

/ˈfuːθɑrks/ noun

Definition

Plural of futharc; multiple examples or variants of runic alphabets.

Etymology

Simple plural form of futharc, maintaining the Germanic naming convention for runic systems.

Kelly Says

Different futharcs existed across time and space—the Elder Futhark, Younger Futhark, and Anglo-Saxon Futharc show how writing systems evolved as languages changed, like how texting has created modern variants of English.

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