yore

noun (yore — only in the phrase "of yore")

«yore» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Yore means long ago; "days of yore" means the old days, times long past. tree →

In stories, poems and fairy tales it gives an old-fashioned feel, like "Once upon a time". Phrases: of yore, days of yore, in days of yore.

In days of yore, knights rode out to fight dragons. tree →
Castles of yore had thick stone walls. tree →
Grandpa likes to tell stories of yore. tree →
The town still holds a fair, just as in days of yore. tree →
Heroes of yore were remembered in songs. tree →
It sounds like something from the days of yore. tree →
As Mr. Darling puts his head out to kiss his wife, we see that his face is more worn than of yore, but has a softer expression. tree →

Old-fashioned and literary; used almost only in "of yore". Homophones: your, you're (in many accents), yaw. Spelling: y-o-r-e.

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