gore

noun \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of gore

1 : a small usually triangular piece of land

2 a : a tapering or triangular piece (as of cloth in a skirt)

b : an elastic gusset for providing a snug fit in a shoe

Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, from Old English gāra; akin to Old English gār spear, and perhaps to Greek chaion shepherd's staff

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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gore

verb

Definition of gore

gored; goring

transitive verb

1 : to cut into a tapering triangular form

2 : to provide with a gore

First Known Use of gore

1548

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

gore

verb

Definition of gore

gored; goring

transitive verb

: to pierce or wound with something pointed (such as a horn or knife)

gored by a bull

Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, probably from gore spear, sword, from Old English gār spear

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First Known Use: 15th century

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gore

noun

Definition of gore

1 : blood; especially : clotted blood

2 : gruesomeness depicted in vivid detail

Origin and Etymology of gore

Middle English, filth, from Old English gor

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First Known Use: 1563

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Gore

biographical name \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of Gore

Albert, Jr. 1948– American politician and environmentalist; vice president of the U.S. (1993–2001)

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gore

noun \ ˈgȯr \

Definition of gore for Students

1 : blood from a wound or cut

2 : violence and bloodshed

The movie had a lot of gore.

gore

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Definition of gore for Students

gored; goring

: to pierce or wound with a pointed object (as a horn or spear)

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