roun

noun, verb — 4 senses

roun

noun

/ˈɹaʊ̯n/

Etymology 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.

Obsolete A speech or conversation (especially rumoured or whispered).

Obsolete A rune (ancient Germanic character)

Obsolete A secret or mystery.

roun

verb

Etymology Inherited from Old English rūnian.

Obsolete To whisper.

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