LORE (3)

Lore, n. [[OE. lore, lare, AS. lār, fr. lǣran to teach; akin to D. leer teaching, doctrine, G. lehre, Dan. lære, Sw. lära. See Learn, and cf. Lere, v. t.]] 1. 1. That which is or may be learned or known; the knowledge gained from tradition, books, or experience; often, the whole body of knowledge possessed by a people or class of people, or pertaining to a particular subject; as, the lore of the Egyptians; priestly lore; legal lore; folklore. “The lore of war.” Fairfax.
His fair offspring, nursed in princely lore. Milton. 2. 2. That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel. Chaucer.
If please ye, listen to my lore. Spenser. 3. 3. Workmanship. Spenser.