01 n. The space between the eye and bill, in birds, and the corresponding region in reptiles and fishes.
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The space between the eye and bill, in birds, and the corresponding region in reptiles and fishes.(Zool.)
Entry
5 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Lore
/(lōr)/
· IPA /loɹ/
02 imp. & p. p. Lost.
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Lost.obs.“Neither of them she found where she them lore.” — Spenser.
03 n. That which is or may be learned or known; the knowledge gained from tradition, books, or experience; often, the whole body of knowledge pos…
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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.“His fair offspring, nursed in princely lore.” — Milton.
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That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel.“If please ye, listen to my lore.” — Spenser.
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Workmanship.[Obs.]