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Yore: meaning, definitions and examples

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yore

 

[ jษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

past times

Yore refers to a time long ago or in the past, often used in a poetic or nostalgic sense. It evokes memories or a sense of longing for days that have passed. The term is commonly used in expressions such as 'in days of yore' to signify an era that is romantically remembered but may not have been as grand as imagined.

Synonyms

bygone days, history, past

Examples of usage

  • In days of yore, knights roamed the forests.
  • Legends from yore tell tales of brave heroes.
  • The songs of yore still resonate with us today.

Translations

Translations of the word "yore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช yore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yore

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ yore

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต yore

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yore

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท yore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ yore

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ yore

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ yore

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช yore

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yore

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yore

Etymology

The word 'yore' originates from the Old English term 'geor', which means 'year.' Over time, it evolved into 'yore,' reflecting a sense of time long past. Its use can be traced back to Middle English, where it began to signify not just a specific year but a more generalized time in the distant past. The word evokes a sense of nostalgia and is often used in phrases that reflect on the bygone eras of history or personal memory. 'In days of yore' is a common idiom that captures the essence of reminiscing about earlier times, suggesting an era full of wonder and simplicity, often idealized in contrast to the present.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,802, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.