lore
Other forms: lores
Lore is a body of knowledge or tradition that is passed down among members of a culture, usually orally. It's the lore in "folklore," and responsible for spreading the word on mythical figures like Santa Claus, Paul Bunyan, and even Uncle Sam.
Most lore begins as an oral tradition, passed on by word of mouth, and only later takes on a written form. We tend to think of lore as something centuries-old, as in the British Arthurian lore surrounding the doings of the mythical King Arthur and his court. However, newer lore — such as baseball lore — is constantly springing up. Humans need and love their lore.
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knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote“early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend”
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synonyms:
traditional knowledge
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types:
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old wives' tale
a bit of lore passed on by word of mouth
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folklore
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
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type of:
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cognitive content, content, mental object
the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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old wives' tale
Vocabulary lists containing lore
In the third book in the Chronicles of Prydain series, Taran must save Eilonwy from the evil Queen Achren.
This work of nonfiction tells the story of a German attack on a British ship carrying a group of children during World War II.
A pair of magical jeans helps four best friends feel close even when they can't be together.
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