roun en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹaʊ̯n/
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Celtic *rūnābor.? Proto-Germanic *rūnō Proto-West Germanic *rūnu Old English rūn Middle English roune English roun From Middle English roun, from Old English rūn, from Proto-Germanic *rūnō; more at round. Doublet of rune and round. The "rune" sense is likely a semantic loan from Old English rūn or one of its Germanic cognate.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A speech or conversation (especially rumoured or whispered).
- (obsolete) A rune (ancient Germanic character)
- (obsolete) A secret or mystery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rouns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |