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lore

/lɔː/

/lɔr/

lorenoun

lores

Translations

tradition orale

The lore of the ancient tribe was passed down through generations by storytelling.

La tradition orale de l’ancienne tribu s’est transmise de génération en génération par les récits.

Additional translations

savoir traditionnel

loreTerme d’ornithologie pour la zone située entre l’œil et le bec.

Definitions

A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

The lore of the ancient tribe was passed down through generations by storytelling.

The surface of the head of a bird or other animal between the eyes and the bill.

The ornithologist carefully examined the bird's lore to identify the species.

Synonyms

loreverb

lored

Past Simple

lored

Past Participle

loring

ing-form

Obsolete verb meaning to teach or instruct.

Translations

instruireVerbe vieilli.

The elder lored the children in the customs of their people.

L’aîné instruisait les enfants aux coutumes de son peuple.

Additional translations

enseignerVerbe vieilli.

Definitions

Obsolete. To teach or instruct; to impart knowledge.

The elder lored the children in the customs of their people.

loreadjective

/lɔː/

/lɔr/

Attributive use: precedes another noun to denote connection with accumulated knowledge or traditions.

Translations

Additional translations

loreS’emploie surtout dans le langage des jeux vidéo et de la fiction pour désigner ce qui relève de l’univers narratif.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of lore (accumulated knowledge, traditions, or stories).

The game is full of lore characters and lore books that expand the story.