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lore

noun \ ˈlȯr \

Definition of lore

1 archaic : something that is taught : lesson
2 : something that is learned:
a : knowledge gained through study or experience
  • the lore of religious architecture
b : traditional knowledge or belief
  • tribal lore
3 : a particular body of knowledge or tradition
  • the lore of baseball heroes

Origin and Etymology of lore

Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn

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lore

noun

Definition of lore

: the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish —usually used in plural
  • dark lores
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loreal

play \ˈlȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of lore

New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins

LORE Defined for Kids

lore

noun \ ˈlȯr \

Definition of lore for Students

: common or traditional knowledge or belief baseball lore

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