ᚨᛚᚢ
Proto-Norse edit
Etymology edit
Probably from Proto-Germanic *aluh (“amulet”) or *alu (“ale”).
Particle edit
ᚨᛚᚢ (alu)
- 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