"fairylore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From fairy + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fairy|lore}} fairy + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fairylore (uncountable)
  1. The knowledge, study, history, or lore of fairies. Tags: uncountable
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