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View usage for: (lɔːʳ) uncountable nounThe lore of a particular country or culture is its traditional stories and history. ...the Book of the Sea, which was stuffed with sailors' lore. ...ancient Catalan lore. Synonyms: traditions, sayings, experience, saws More Synonyms of lore More Synonyms of lore lore in British English 1 (lɔː) noun1. collective knowledge or wisdom on a particular subject, esp of a traditional nature 3. archaic teaching, or something that is taught Word origin Old English lār; related to leornian to learnlore in British English 2 (lɔː) noun1. the surface of the head of a bird between the eyes and the base of the bill 2. the corresponding area in a snake or fish Word origin C19: from New Latin lōrum, from Latin: strap lore in American English 1 (lɔr) noun1. Archaica. a teaching or being taught; instruction 2. knowledge or learning; specif., all the knowledge of a particular group or havingto do with a particular subject, esp. that of a traditional nature Word origin ME < OE lar, learning, teaching, akin to Ger lehre, teaching: see learn lore in American English 2 (lɔr) 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 Word origin ModL lorum < L, thong < IE * wloro- < base * wel- > Gr eulēra, reins Examples of 'lore' in a sentencelore This remains one of the great talking points of chess lore and culture.Part of their family lore was the story of the lost engagement ring.The sensitivity of bees is probably why there is more weather lore about them than any other creature.There are many similar weather lore sayings across Europe and they make some sense.March has begun dry and mild, but that is not always a good sign in weather lore.Often this attitude goes hand in hand with a belief that we have lost touch with nature and forgotten the essential lore of land.There were also her daily meetings with the two men, one of which will surely enter family lore.A ruined city thought only to exist in local lore has been discovered in Honduras. Family lore records her youthful grace and worldly distinction, her deft conversation, and her vivacious letters.That nugget of weather lore came to mind last week, particularly for those of us in eastern parts of Britain.This fine spell also occurs regularly enough for it to have become a feature of weather lore in many other countries in Western Europe.As we walk on, I have an increased respect for local lore. British English: lore NOUN The lore of a particular country or culture is its traditional stories and history. ...the Book of the Sea, which was stuffed with sailors' lore. - American English: lore
- Brazilian Portuguese: sabedoria popular
- Chinese: 民间故事
- European Spanish: tradición
- French: traditions
- German: Überlieferungen
- Italian: tradizioni
- Japanese: 言い伝え
- Korean: 설화
- European Portuguese: sabedoria popular
- Latin American Spanish: tradición
Definition of 'lore'Definition collective knowledge or wisdom on a particular subject the Book of the Sea, which was stuffed with sailors' lore. Synonyms traditions sayings experience saws teaching beliefs doctrine mythos folk-wisdom traditional wisdom Definition collective knowledge or wisdom on a particular subject prophets and diviners, knowledgeable in the lore of the stars Additional synonymsa writer who displays an impressive level of erudition Synonyms learning, education, knowledge, scholarship, letters, lore, academic knowledge Definition the ability to do something that is difficult or technical He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm. Synonyms expertise, experience, ability, skill, knowledge, facility, talent, command, craft, grasp, faculty, capability, flair, knack, ingenuity, aptitude, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, savoir-faire, adroitness, ableness Definition the facts or experiences known by a person or group of people She didn't intend to display her knowledge, at least not yet. Synonyms learning, schooling, education, science, intelligence, instruction, wisdom, scholarship, tuition, enlightenment, erudition- lord
- lord it over someone
- lordly
- lore
- lorry
- lose
- lose any or much sleep about or over something
Additional synonymsDefinition academic achievement I want to take advantage of your lifetime of scholarship. Synonyms learning, education, culture, knowledge, wisdom, accomplishments, attainments, lore, erudition, academic study, book-learning Definition accumulated knowledge or learning Her music is rooted in European harmonies but also infused with Eastern wisdom. Synonyms knowledge, learning, philosophy, scholarship, lore |