Today we’re delving into the secret and mysterious origins of the word rune. Sources: #English :Proto-Germanic/rūnō :Proto-Celtic/rūnā Video made with Doodly: - an easy-to-use animated video creator [affiliate link]. You can find notes and a transcript at: For more Adventures in Etymology and other podcasts visit: I also write about words, etymology, and other language-related topics, on the Omniglot Blog: I explore etymological connections between Celtic languages on the Celtiadur:
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