Definitions for word-lore

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Spelling: [wurd-lawr, -lohr]
IPA: /ˈwɜrdˌlɔr, -ˌloʊr/

Word-Lore is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 126 anagrams from letters in word-lore (-deloorrw).

Definitions for word-lore

noun

  1. a study of words and derivations.
  2. the vocabulary of a particular language and the history of its words.

Origin of word-lore

First recorded in 1865-70

Examples for word-lore

In word-lore, as in other sciences, it is seldom safe to lay down the law without a little conscientious "hedging."

The writer on word-lore must of necessity build on what has already been done, happy if he can add a few bricks to the edifice.

Word Value for word-lore
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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