First Known Use: before 12th century
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1lore
noun \ˈlȯr\
Definition of LORE
1
archaic : something that is taught : lesson
2
: something that is learned: a : knowledge gained through study or experience b : traditional knowledge or belief
3
: a particular body of knowledge or tradition
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Origin of LORE
Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn
2lore
noun
Definition of LORE
: the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish
— lo·re·al \ˈlȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
Origin of LORE
New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins
First Known Use: 1828
LORE Defined for Kids
lore
noun \ˈlȯr\
Definition of LORE for Kids
: common or traditional knowledge or belief <baseball lore>
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