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lore

1 American  
[lawr, lohr] / lɔr, loʊr /

noun

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

    the lore of herbs.
    Synonyms:
    wisdom

  2. learning, knowledge, or erudition.

  3. Archaic.

    1. the process or act of teaching; instruction.

    2. something that is taught; lesson.

lore 2 American  
[lawr, lohr] / lɔr, loʊr /

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 British  
/ lɔː /

noun

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

  2. knowledge or learning

  3. archaic teaching, 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 British  
/ lɔː /

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

Related Words

See learning.

Other Word Forms

  • loreless adjective

Etymology

Origin of lore1

First recorded before 950; Middle English; Old English lār; cognate with Dutch leer, German Lehre “teaching”; learn

Origin of lore2

First recorded in 1615–25; from New Latin lōrum, special use of Latin lōrum “thong, strap”

Example Sentences

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The issue is that terms of major Fed officials are less limited than people not steeped in Fed lore might expect.

From Barron's

After almost 80 years, the unsolved murder now remains part of the city’s lore.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the lore established in books, Daeron was considered a just and good-hearted ruler, especially compared with his father, King Aegon IV.

From Los Angeles Times

Its intricate lore, numerous characters, endless battles and long running time might scare off outsiders, yet there’s something defiant about an animated feature unconcerned with its prospects among Western viewers.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson, 39, is the main songwriter and talker of the group, always ready with a thorough answer regarding any bit of Long Beach or Joyce Manor lore.

From Los Angeles Times

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