\Fu"thorc\ Futhork \Fu"thork\, n. [Written also
{futharc}, {futhark}.]
The Runic alphabet; -- so called from the six letters f, u,
[thorn] (th), o (or a), r, c (=k).
      The letters are called Runes and the alphabet bears the
      name Futhorc from the first six letters. --I. Taylor.
Note: The spelling futharc represents most accurately the
      original values of these six Runic letters.