word-lore
Americannoun
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a study of words and derivations.
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the vocabulary of a particular language and the history of its words.
Etymology
Origin of word-lore
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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In word-lore, as in other sciences, it is seldom safe to lay down the law without a little conscientious "hedging."
From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest
The writer on word-lore must of necessity build on what has already been done, happy if he can add a few bricks to the edifice.
From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest
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