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lore

1. lore \'lo-(*)r, 'lo.(*)r\ n [ME, fr. OE la-r; akin to OHG le-ra 
   doctrine, OE leornian)X to learn archaic  1: something that is taught : 
   LESSON  2: something that is learned :  2a: knowledge gained through study 
   or experience  2b: traditional knowledge or belief  3: a particular body of 
   knowledge or tradition 
2. lore \'lo-r-e--*l, 'lo.r-\ n [NL lorum, fr. L, thong, rein; akin to Gk 
   eule-ra reins] : the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the 
   corresponding region  in a reptile or fish - lo.re.al aj