ᚨᛚᚢ

Proto-Norse

FWOTD – 12 June 2016

Etymology

Probably from Proto-Germanic *aluh (“amulet”) or *alu (“ale”).

Particle

ᚨᛚᚢ (alu)

1. 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