Futhorc

/ˈfuːθɔrk/ noun

Definition

The Anglo-Saxon variant of the Futhark, the runic alphabet used in England with additional runes adapted for Old English sounds.

Etymology

Derived from the first letters of the Anglo-Saxon runic sequence, showing the 'c' ending instead of 'k,' reflecting English spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

The Futhorc is evidence that England had its own runic tradition that was completely different from Scandinavian runes—it's like discovering English had a completely separate writing system before the Romans brought Latin letters!

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