GORE


Meaning of GORE in English

~ 1

■ noun blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence.

Origin

OE gor 'dung, dirt', of Gmc origin.

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~ 2

■ verb (of an animal such as a bull) pierce or stab with a horn or tusk.

Origin

ME: of unknown origin.

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~ 3

■ noun a triangular or tapering piece of material used in making a garment, sail, or umbrella.

■ verb shape with a ~ or ~s.

Origin

OE gāra 'triangular piece of land', of Gmc origin; prob. related to OE gār 'spear'.

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