"deathlore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From death + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|death|lore}} death + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deathlore (uncountable)
  1. The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual. Wikipedia link: deathlore Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-deathlore-en-noun-cw~4Guv1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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