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- Dictionarylore/lɔː/
noun
- 1. a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth: "the jinns of Arabian lore" Similar
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1. : a particular body of knowledge or tradition. the lore of baseball heroes. 2. : something that is learned: a. : traditional knowledge or belief. tribal lore. b. : knowledge gained through study or experience. the lore of religious architecture. 3. archaic : something that is taught : lesson. lore. 2 of 2. noun (2)
background information about the fictional (= invented) characters in a book, film, computer game, etc. and the fictional place and situation in which its events happen that is accepted as true by its fans (= people who are very enthusiastic about something and like to write or talk about it):
Lore definition: the body of knowledge, especially of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject. See examples of LORE used in a sentence.
the body of knowledge, esp. of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject. the lore of herbs. 2. learning, knowledge, or erudition. 3. archaic. a. the process or act of teaching; instruction. b. something that is taught; lesson.
n. 1. the body of knowledge, esp. of a traditional, anecdotal, or popular nature, on a particular subject: nature lore; local lore. 2. learning, knowledge, or erudition.
LORE meaning: 1. traditional knowledge and stories about a subject: 2. background information about the…. Learn more.
Lore is a body of knowledge or tradition that is passed down among members of a culture, usually orally. It's the lore in "folklore," and responsible for spreading the word on mythical figures like Santa Claus, Paul Bunyan, and even Uncle Sam.
noun. /lɔː (r)/ /lɔːr/ [uncountable] knowledge and information related to a particular subject, especially when this is not written down; the stories and traditions of a particular group of people. weather lore. Celtic lore. see also folklore. Extra Examples.
LORE meaning: traditional knowledge, beliefs, and stories that relate to a particular place, subject, or group.
What does the noun lore mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lore, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Scottish English.
