1. plural of futhark: runic alphabets used by ancient Germanic peoples
Usage: historical; linguistics

Examples

• The museum displayed several ancient futharks carved in stone.
• Scholars study different futharks to understand early Germanic writing systems.
• The Elder and Younger futharks represent different periods of runic writing.
• Archaeological discoveries have revealed futharks from various Scandinavian sites.
• Students of medieval history learn about futharks and their cultural significance.