lore

noun6

1. •
   All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

   • the recondite lore of the Ancient Egyptians
2. •
   The backstory, especially for a character or setting, created around a fictional universe.

   • Lore documents reveal that she was backstabbed by her subordinate, who wanted to become king, and she feels vengeful about it.
3. •
   (Internet, slang) Trivia shared by a person about themselves.

   • It's Ashot lore that I used to have a priv where I posted pictures of weird animals I found on the street.
   • Most new followers don't know about my marching band lore.
4. •
   The region between the eyes and nostrils of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

   • He’s sticky and encrusted on one side below his beak and amongst the lores around his eyes by the pips and juices he has dined upon, the pith and pulp of feeding. — 2022
5. •
   The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.
6. •
   (no longer used) Workmanship.

   • In her right hand a rod of peace shee bore, / About the which two serpents weren wound; / Entrayled mutually in lovely lore, / And by the tailes together firmely bound […] — 1590