GORE

gore. Gore, n. clotted or corrupt blood, a slip, a piece

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Gore (?), n. [[AS. gor dirt, dung; akin to Icel. gor, SW. gorr, OHG. gor, and perh. to E. cord, chord, and yarn; cf. Icel. görn, garnir, guts.]] 1. 1. Dirt; mud. Bp. Fisher.
2. 2. Blood; especially, blood that after effusion has become thick or clotted. Milton.