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deathlore

deathlore noun: the beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.

Noun

deathlore (uncountable)

  1. The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.
    • Enough has been said to show the interest which lies in the study of Bushman folklore in general and the deathlore of the veld in particular.1903, The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 1, page 554
    • A few examples of material objects included in deathlore are: tombstones, roadside memorials, coffins, and cemeteries.2011, Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art, page 363

Origin of deathlore

From death + lore.

Questions about deathlore

What does deathlore mean?
Deathlore means the beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.
What part of speech is deathlore?
Deathlore is a noun.

Words near deathlore in the dictionary

  1. deathliness
  2. deathling
  3. deathlings
  4. deathlock
  5. deathlocks
  6. deathlore
  7. deathly
  8. deathly pale
  9. deathmaking
  10. deathmarch
  11. deathmarches

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