Algiz
/ˈɑlɡiːz/
Algiz noun: the 15th rune in the Elder Futhark, the 7th rune in Hagal's Aett, ⟨ᛉ⟩.
Noun
Algiz (uncountable)
- The 15th rune in the Elder Futhark, the 7th rune in Hagal's Aett, ⟨ᛉ⟩.
- Algiz is a solid, stable, and very firm rune. It makes a good fence or wall, and functions nicely to guard one's Wyrd and one's property.2009, Galina Krasskova, Runes: Theory & Practice, Red Wheel/Weiser, →ISBN, page 95
- Algiz, one of the oldest runes, associated with sedge grass, and Thor, and Heimdall, and a number of other things depending on who you asked and which runic alphabet you used. Algiz had a universal meaning: protection.2011, Ilona Andrews, Magic Slays, Penguin, →ISBN, page 73
- Synonyms:
- Elhaz
Synonyms of Algiz
Origin of Algiz
Learned borrowing from Proto-Germanic *algiz (“elk”). Doublet of alce and Alcis.
Words that rhyme with Algiz
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- wheeze
- Cantonese
- chemise
- miner's disease
- trapeze
- Congolese
- dees
- disease
- displease
- frieze
- Japanese
- Keyes
- leese
- overseas
- pease
- please
- Portuguese
- sneeze
- tweeze
- appease
- bes
- bez
- blue cheese
- botanese
- Burmese
- expertise
- fries
- greeze
- Guyanese
- he's
- Javanese
- keys
- legalese
- Louise
- Maltese
- Ningbonese
- octopodes
- Pekingese
- Shanghainese
- she's
- Sinhalese
- Socrates
- tees
- Versaillese
- Viennese
- Vietnamese
- a little bit of bread and no cheese
- academese
Questions about Algiz
- What does Algiz mean?
- Algiz means the 15th rune in the Elder Futhark, the 7th rune in Hagal's Aett, ⟨ᛉ⟩.
- What part of speech is Algiz?
- Algiz is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Algiz?
- Algiz is pronounced /ˈɑlɡiːz/.
Words near Algiz in the dictionary
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