noun
- Plural of futhork; ancient Germanic alphabets or runic writing systems, especially the Elder Futhark or Younger Futhark.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'futharks'; refers to the runic alphabets used by Germanic peoples
Examples
- Scholars study futhorks to understand ancient Germanic languages and cultures.
- The Elder Futhork and Younger Futhork are the two main types of futhorks.
- Inscriptions in futhorks have been found on stones and artifacts throughout Northern Europe.
- Medieval manuscripts preserve knowledge of how futhorks were used in writing.
- Historians compare different futhorks to trace the evolution of runic writing systems.