1. An ancient Germanic alphabet consisting of runes, used by Germanic peoples before the adoption of the Latin alphabet.
Usage: Also spelled 'futhark'; Historical and linguistic term; Named after the first six letters: fehu, uruz, thurisaz, ansuz, raido, kenaz

Examples

• Scholars study the futharc to understand ancient Germanic writing systems.
• The futharc consisted of 24 characters, each with its own name and meaning.
• Inscriptions in the futharc have been found on stones and artifacts across Northern Europe.
• The Elder Futharc is the oldest known form of the runic alphabet.
• Rune stones carved with the futharc provide valuable historical records.