yore

noun

: time past and especially long past
usually used in the phrase of yore

Examples of yore in a Sentence

my favorite stories are about gallant knights and fair maidens in the days of yore
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Three sisters spun, in myth and lore, The Fates, the Norns, of ancient yore. Erik Kain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Lost tapes, warped vinyl records, and scratched CDs have historically been the relics of hip-hop yore. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2023 Although there is no way to know why these ancient people were consuming such powerful drugs, Ms. Guerra-Doce noted that the boxes featured patterns that present-day humans might interpret as psychedelic inspired — a series of concentric circles suggesting the hypnotic bull’s-eye drawings of yore. Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2023 Like the Arianators or Lambs of yore, what should the Jeff heads call themselves? Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for yore 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from yore, adverb, long ago, from Old English gēara, from gēar year — more at year

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yore was in the 14th century

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“Yore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yore. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

yore

noun
ˈyō(ə)r How to pronounce yore (audio)
ˈyȯ(ə)r
: time long past
usually used in the phrase of yore

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