First Known Use: before 12th century
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1gore
noun \ˈgȯr\
Definition of GORE
1
: a small usually triangular piece of land
2
a : a tapering or triangular piece (as of cloth in a skirt) b : an elastic gusset for providing a snug fit in a shoe
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Origin of GORE
Middle English, from Old English gāra; akin to Old English gār spear, and perhaps to Greek chaion shepherd's staff
2gore
verb
goredgor·ing
Definition of GORE
transitive verb
1
: to cut into a tapering triangular form
2
: to provide with a gore
First Known Use of GORE
1548
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3gore
verb
goredgor·ing
Definition of GORE
transitive verb
: to pierce or wound with something pointed (as a horn or knife) <gored by a bull>
Origin of GORE
Middle English, probably from gore spear, sword, from Old English gār spear
First Known Use: 15th century
4gore
noun
Definition of GORE
1
: blood; especially : clotted blood
2
: gruesomeness depicted in vivid detail
Origin of GORE
Middle English, filth, from Old English gor
First Known Use: 1563
Gore
biographical name \ˈgȯr\
Definition of GORE
Albert, Jr. 1948– Am. polit. & environmentalist; vice pres. of the United States (1993–2001)
GORE Defined for Kids
1gore
noun \ˈgȯr\
Definition of GORE for Kids
1
: blood from a wound or cut
2
: violence and bloodshed <The movie had a lot of gore.>
2gore
verb
goredgor·ing
Definition of GORE for Kids
: to pierce or wound with a pointed object (as a horn or spear)
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