Lore

n. [A-S. lār, from lǣran, to teach; O. Sax. & O. H. Ger. lēra, M. H. Ger. lēre, N. H. Ger. lehre, D. leer, Dan. lære, Sw. lära. See LEARN.]

1. That which is learned; erudition; knowledge gained from reading or study; true or correct knowledge; learning; lesson. “The law of nations or the lore of war.” Fairfax. “His fair offspring nursed in princely lore.” Milton.
2. That which is taught; hence, instruction; wisdom; advice; counsel.

If please ye, listen to my lore. Spenser. 3. Order or skill of arrangement or workmanship; fashion. [Obs.] About the which two serpents were wound, Entrailèd mutually in lovely lore. Spenser.