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noun

Lore n. (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 n.

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. "The lore of war." "His fair offspring, nursed in princely lore."

That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel. "If please ye, listen to my lore."

Workmanship. (Obs.)

verb

Lore past, past part. obs. Lost. "Neither of them she found where she them lore."

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Etymology of 'Lore'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Lore" Quotes from Famous Books

... Hubilgan who called on me, the real administrator of Zain Shabi, which is an independent dominion subject directly to the Living Buddha. This Hubilgan was a serious and ascetic man of thirty-two, well educated and deeply learned in Mongol lore. He knew Russian and read much in that language, being interested chiefly in the life and stories of other peoples. He had a high respect for the creative genius of the American people and said ...

— Beasts, Men and Gods • Ferdinand Ossendowski

... powers of observation which he had often shown on the trail, but could not help thinking that some of his red friend's cleverness was due to the lore inherited from his Indian ancestors, with their knowledge of the wild and of the habits of its beasts and birds. But Bill droned on while Whitey squirmed with impatience, and presently a welcome interruption ...

— Injun and Whitey to the Rescue • William S. Hart

... lore the OEdipus Saga enthralled the imagination of antiquity and inspired dramas amongst the world's masterpieces. Later forms of the tale may be found ...

— The Works of Aphra Behn - Volume V • Aphra Behn

... revolt against their oppressors. He, more blessed than I who am his lord, has both wife and child, and if the prophecy is to be fulfiled, and I am to reign in the City of the Sun, then I will take his firstborn and instruct him in all the lore of our people and the duties of their ruler, and if he proves worthy he shall wear the ...

— The Romance of Golden Star ... • George Chetwynd Griffith

... wisdom, insight, and understanding, these three that God will employ to set up the new Temple. Bezalel, furthermore, had wisdom in the Torah, insight into the Halakah, and understanding in the Talmud, [325] but more than this, he was well versed in secret lore, knowing as he did the combination of letters by means of which God created heaven and earth. The name Bezalel, "in the shadow of God," was most appropriate for this man whose wisdom made clear to him what none could know save one who dwelt "in the ...

— THE LEGENDS OF THE JEWS VOLUME III BIBLE TIMES AND CHARACTERS - FROM THE EXODUS TO THE DEATH OF MOSES • BY LOUIS GINZBERG

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