Phrase guide
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see moon, rune.
A runestone or similar object associated with the moon.
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see moon, rune.
A rune or other writing indicating or associated with the moon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fantasy, literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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noun
Incomprehensible writing; moonrunes.
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History
Compound of moon + rune. Possibly influenced by moon-letters, a secret writing system in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit.
