Of yore

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From a long time ago, from the past.

The knights of yore were valiant and honorable.
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Often appears as...

  • knights of yore
  • tales of yore

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Literary

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Archaic Tone

The phrase adds an old-fashioned, romantic flavor to descriptions, suggesting nostalgia or antiquity.

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The love stories of yore often speak of unbreakable devotion.
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Literary Device

Used in literature to evoke a fairy-tale or ancient world; not common in everyday conversation.

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Poets of yore often used sonnets to express their feelings.
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Historical Context

Refers to an indefinitely distant past, often used to create a sense of history or folklore.

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The castle walls witnessed the secrets of yore.
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