word-lore

or word·lore

[ wurd-lawr, -lohr ]

noun

1. a study of words and derivations.
2. the vocabulary of a particular language and the history of its words.

Word History and Origins

Origin of word-lore¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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 Project Gutenberg

In word-lore, as in other sciences, it is seldom safe to lay down the law without a little conscientious "hedging."

From Project Gutenberg