Of yore
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Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Tone
The phrase adds an old-fashioned, romantic flavor to descriptions, suggesting nostalgia or antiquity. 
The love stories of yore often speak of unbreakable devotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Device
Used in literature to evoke a fairy-tale or ancient world; not common in everyday conversation. 
Poets of yore often used sonnets to express their feelings.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Refers to an indefinitely distant past, often used to create a sense of history or folklore. 
The castle walls witnessed the secrets of yore.