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Webster 1913 Edition
Lore
Lore
(lōr)
, Noun.
[F.
lore
, L. lorum
thong.] (Zool.)
(a)
The space between the eye and bill, in birds, and the corresponding region in reptiles and fishes.
(b)
The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.
Lore
,Noun.
1.
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;
“The lore of war.” as, the
lore
of the Egyptians; priestly lore
; legal lore
; folklore
. Fairfax.
His fair offspring, nursed in princely
lore
. Milton.
2.
That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel.
Chaucer.
If please ye, listen to my
lore
. Spenser.
3.
Workmanship.
[Obs.]
Spenser.
Webster 1828 Edition
Lore
LORE
,Noun.
The law of nations, or the lore of war.
Lo! Rome herself, proud mistress now no more of arts, but thundering against heathen lore.