deathlore

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noun

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

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Meanings

noundeathlore (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.

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

    2011, Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art, page 363
    1 more example

    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.

    1903, The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 1, page 554

Origin

From death + lore.

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APA

deathlore. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deathlore

MLA

“deathlore.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deathlore. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deathlore,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deathlore.

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