Lore \Lore\, n. [F. lore, L. lorum thong.]
(Zo["o]l.)
(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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Lore \Lore\, n. [OE. lore, lare, AS. l[=a]r, fr. l?ran to teach;
akin to D. leer teaching, doctrine, G. lehre, Dan. l[ae]re,
Sw. l["a]ra. See Learn, and cf. Lere, v. t.]
1. 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.'' --Fairfax.
His fair offspring, nursed in princely lore.
--Milton.
2. That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice;
counsel. --Chaucer.
If please ye, listen to my lore. --Spenser.
3. Workmanship. [Obs.]
--Spenser.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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