GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Lore , n. [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.
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   Lore, obs. imp. & p. p. of Lose. [See Lose.] Lost.
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   Neither of them she found where she them lore.
   Spenser.
   
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   Lore, n. [OE. lore, lare, AS. lār, fr. lǣran to teach; akin to D. leer teaching, doctrine, G. lehre, Dan. lære, Sw. lära. See Learn, and cf. Lere, 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. “The lore of war.” 
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   His fair offspring, nursed in princely lore.
   Milton.
   
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   That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel.
   Chaucer.
   
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   If please ye, listen to my lore.
   Spenser.
   
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   Workmanship. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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