noun

lore

lore, tradition, knowledge

The village is full of ancient lore and traditions.

The village is full of ancient lore and traditions.

He is an expert in the lore of birds.

He is an expert in the lore of birds.

the lore of/about ((sth.)) He is an expert in the lore of birds.

Synonyms: tradition, mythology, knowledge, legends

From Old English 'lār', meaning 'learning, instruction'. Related to German 'lehren' (to teach).

Think of the word 'folklore', which is the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community. 'Lore' is the knowledge part of that.

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