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2022-01-07 11:01
Of yore phrase obsolete
“Yore” comes from the Middle English word for “year,” which echoes its archaism.
Happening or existing in the distant past.
Although the horse and cart were the main modes of transportation in the days of yore, they are no longer playing this role in the modern days.
He claimed that he had just caught sight of the monster of yore, Megalodon.
This phrase dates from the mid 14 century.
Do you see anything wrong?
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.
