Definition of "lore" in English

noun

1. All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

   • the recondite lore of the Ancient Egyptians

2. (chiefly fandom slang) The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.

   • Lore documents reveal that she was backstabbed by her subordinate, who wanted to become king, and she feels vengeful about it.

3. (obsolete) Workmanship.

noun

1. (anatomy) The region between the eyes and nostrils of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

2. (anatomy) The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.

verb

1. (obsolete) simple past and past participle of lose

2. (obsolete) simple past and past participle of lose, used in the sense of "left"

3. (obsolete) simple past and past participle of lese