rune-risting

plural rune-ristings

1. countableuncountableA runic inscription.

   Whatever the staves mean, this is the only such secret rune-risting yet found.

   1884, George Stephens, Handbook of the Old-northern Runic Monuments of Scandinavia and England, page 246

   1 more example

   To the untiring zeal, and energy, and tact, and patriotism of Mr. Stephens we are therefore most deeply indebted for his skill in deciphering these old “Rune-Ristings.”

   1866 December 29, The Spectator, London, page 1469, column 2

2. countableuncountableThe carving of runes.

   [A]nd the purpose of rune-risting was more often than not to do with soothsaying or sorcery.

   1957, Brian Branston, Lost Gods of England, page 50