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Meaning of 'lore' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lore [ n.]
- The space between the eye and bill, in birds, and the corresponding region in reptiles and fishes.
- The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.
2 . Lore [ obs. imp. & p. p.]
- Lost.
3 . Lore [ v. t.]
- That which is or may be learned or known; the knowledge gained from tradition, books, or experience; often, the whole body of knowledge possessed by a people or class of people, or pertaining to a particular subject; as, the lore of the Egyptians; priestly lore; legal lore; folklore.
- That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel.
- Workmanship.

Meaning of 'lore' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lore [ n]
Meaning (1):
- knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
Example in sentence:
  • early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend

Nearby Words:

loral lorate lorcha lord lorded lording lordkin lordlike lordliness lordling

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