Futhark

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfuːθaːk/

Alternative forms

• Futhark
• fuþark
• Fuþark

Origin

From the first six letters of the alphabet, ᚠ ᚢ ᚦ ᚨ ᚱ ᚲ (f u þ a r k).

Full definition of futhark

Noun

1. The Germanic runic alphabet; especially specifically the Elder or Younger futhark alphabet (of Scandinavia and the European mainland), as contrasted with the Anglo-Saxon futhorc.

Derived terms

• Elder Futhark
• Older Futhark
• Old Futhark
• Younger Futhark
• Young Futhark

Related terms

• Anglo-Saxon futhorc
• futhorc
• futhork
• Old English futhorc