ᚨᛚᚢ
Proto-Norse
FWOTD – 12 June 2016
Etymology
Probably from Proto-Germanic *aluh (“amulet”) or *alu (“ale”).
Particle
ᚨᛚᚢ (alu)
- A frequent runic charm word found in numerous inscriptions. Sometimes glossed as ale, an apparent cognate.
- 5th century, Elgesem runestone
- 5th-6th century, Lindholm amulet
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