"lorecraft" meaning in English

See lorecraft in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From lore + -craft. Etymology templates: {{af|en|lore|-craft|id2=skill}} lore + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lorecraft (uncountable)
  1. The art of creating lore. Tags: uncountable
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