ru·nic \ˈrünik, -nēk\adjective Etymology:rune + -ic 1. a.: of, relating to, or consisting of runes < runic inscription > < runic verses > b.: having secret or magical meaning < runic markings > < runic rhymes > 2.: of or relating to the ancient Scandinavians < runic poetry > < runic mythology > • ru·ni·cal·ly\-nə̇k(ə)lē\adverb