"horselore" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From horse + lore. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|horse|lore}} horse + lore Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} horselore (uncountable)
  1. The folklore of horses; the knowledge of the behaviour of horses; the traditions of managing horses. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-horselore-en-noun-urKOkYRu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Topsell gives us some fine horselore, especially as to their love for their masters:— “Homer seemeth also to affirme that there are in Horsses divine qualityes, understanding things ...",
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