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Synonyms for lore

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lawr, lohr
Phonetic Transcription : lɔr, loʊr

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Définition of lore

Origin :
  • Old English lar "learning, what is taught, knowledge, science, doctrine, art of teaching," from Proto-Germanic *laizo (Old Saxon lera, Old Frisian lare, Middle Dutch lere, Dutch leer, Old High German lera, German Lehre "teaching, precept, doctrine"), from PIE *leis- (see learn).
  • noun myths, traditional wisdom
Example sentences :
  • And then, amid his lore of wretchedness he hid his face and wept.
  • Extract from : « The Christmas Banquet (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • He knew more than most generals, and he was filled with the lore of the woods.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • It seems to be a case where the Hire and Lore classes come in conflict.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various
  • Perhaps I may be able to give you some help in this quest, being myself an adept in Love's lore.
  • Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
  • And is it your opinion that there is a lore and science of Right and Justice just as there is of letters and grammar?
  • Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
  • What use was endless life and all the lore of the spirits and seers to Sospitra?
  • Extract from : « Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida » by Ouida
  • For such an affront from a layman there was no precedent in all the lore of rabbis or scribes.
  • Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage
  • If "ologies" and "ics," the lore of school and market, comfort their souls—be it so.
  • Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut
  • Annie was no longer a child in the world's lore of experience.
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
  • He taught Sigurd the art of working in metals and he taught him, too, the lore of other days.
  • Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum

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