LORE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lār; akin to Old High German lēra doctrine, Old English leornian to learn Date: before 12th century something that is taught ; lesson , something that is learned:, knowledge gained through study or experience, traditional knowledge or belief, a particular body of knowledge or tradition, II. noun Etymology: New Latin lorum, from Latin, thong, rein; akin to Greek eulēra reins Date: 1828 the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish, ~al adjective