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lore

1

[lawr, lohr]

noun

  1. the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject.

    the lore of herbs.

    Synonyms:
  2. learning, knowledge, or erudition.

  3. Archaic.

    1. the process or act of teaching; instruction.

    2. something that is taught; lesson.



lore

2

[lawr, lohr]

noun

Zoology.
  1. the space between the eye and the bill of a bird, or a corresponding space in other animals, as snakes.

lore

1

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. collective knowledge or wisdom on a particular subject, esp of a traditional nature

  2. knowledge or learning

  3. archaicteaching, or something that is taught

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

lore

2

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. the surface of the head of a bird between the eyes and the base of the bill

  2. the corresponding area in a snake or fish

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • loreless adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lore1

First recorded before 950; Middle English; Old English ; cognate with Dutch leer, German Lehre “t𲹳󾱲Բ”; learn

Origin of lore2

First recorded in 1615–25; from New Latin ōܳ, special use of Latin ōܳ “thong, strap”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of lore1

Old English ; related to leornian to learn

Origin of lore2

C19: from New Latin ōܳ, from Latin: strap
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Combining elements of musicals, horror and period drama, the movie fuses vampire lore with meticulous historic research about that time and place in America.

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The lore has it that Trump saw the Bastille Day celebration in France in 2017 and has been agitating for one ever since.

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The type of miracle comeback that will earn a place in UCLA’s steeped softball lore if the Bruins can come back to win tomorrow.

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For senior JuJu Haim, it’s part of baseball lore in the City Section to dream of getting the game-winning hit to send your team to Dodger Stadium.

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