gore 1
/gawr, gohr/ , n.
1. blood that is shed, esp. when clotted.
2. murder, bloodshed, violence, etc.: That horror movie had too much gore.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE gor dung, dirt; c. D goor, OHG gor filth ]
gore 2
/gawr, gohr/ , v.t., gored, goring .
to pierce with or as if with a horn or tusk.
[ 1350-1400; ME goren; see GORE 3 ]
gore 3
/gawr, gohr/ , n. , v. , gored, goring .
n.
1. a triangular piece of material inserted in a garment, sail, etc., to give it greater width or a desired shape. Cf. godet (def. 1), gusset (def. 1).
2. one of the panels, usually tapering or shaped, making up a garment, as a skirt.
3. a triangular tract of land, esp. one lying between larger divisions.
v.t.
4. to make or furnish with a gore or gores.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE gara corner (c. G Gehre gusset); cf. OE gar spear ]