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lore¹ Definition

lore (lôr)

noun

  1. Archaic
    1. a teaching or being taught; instruction
    2. something taught
  2. knowledge or learning; specif., all the knowledge of a particular group or having to do with a particular subject, esp. that of a traditional nature

Etymology: ME < OE lar, learning, teaching, akin to Ger lehre, teaching: see learn

lore² Definition

lore (lôr)

noun

the space between the eye and the upper edge of the bill of a bird or between the eye and the nostril of a snake or fish

Etymology: ModL lorum < L, thong < IE *wloro- < base *wel- > Gr eulēra, reins

lore Synonyms

lore

n.

lore Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • learn: Kris spends a lot of his time with his father learning the lore of his people: Just like his dad.
  • have: He had much oral lore which he told with great dramatic power.
  • associate: Could we not imagine our own ancestors walking between sacred sites, recalling the legends and lore associated with each?
  • collect: This work consists of old lore collected during the last forty-four years.
  • study: Unless studying contemporary lore, folklorists cannot observe the behavior of the people they are studying.

Adjective modifier

  • arcane: He knew there must be one eventually for in his life he had been a Master of arcane lore.
  • esoteric: Powells perceptive commentary is of enduring interest to all lovers of esoteric lore.
  • Arthurian: This kingdom, covering from Wiltshire to Cornwall, is the area richest in Arthurian lore.
  • occult: Thousands of volumes of occult lore weighted its shelves.
  • Celtic: Celtic lore says rubbing primrose flowers over your eyelids can gie you a way into the fairy word.
  • herbal: He taught her many things including the art of healing and herbal lore.

Modifies a noun

  • state: Broom: Eastern Europe lore states that placing a broom beneath ones pillow will hoard away witches and spirits at night.
  • code: Lore Codes Every item lammy will have a set of alphanumeric codes written on one side called lore codes.
  • sheet: You will receive a personal lore sheet at each event.

Noun used with modifier

  • fairy: Harte also argues that fairy lore has an elite, courtly rather folk origin.
  • vampire: Classic vampire lore has been updated for the series.
  • abduction: We get none of the biological absurdities of abduction lore, no switching off of witnesses, no mind rays.
  • folk: There is folk lore to say there used to be a Roman temple up at the top end of Beer.
  • weather: The new moon continues to produce a good deal of weather lore.
  • plant: Here I was lent a pamphlet which contained fascinating snippets of plant lore.