Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deathlore

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: deathlore
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."
"A few examples of material objects included in deathlore are: tombstones, roadside memorials, coffins, and cemeteries."

Etymology

From death + lore.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does deathlore mean?: The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.
Where does deathlore come from?: From death + lore.

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