lore
Translation
lore, knowledge, tradition
Examples
The book is full of ancient folklore.
The book is full of ancient folklore.
He is an expert in local bird lore.
He is an expert in local bird lore.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) lore traditional knowledge on a subject The village is rich in local lore.
((folklore)) traditional stories of a community The story is part of ancient folklore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: knowledge, tradition, wisdom, mythology
Etymology
From Old English 'lār', meaning 'learning, instruction'. Related to the German 'lehren' (to teach).
Memory Tips
'Lore' sounds like 'learn'. It's the knowledge you learn from traditions and stories.