Tale ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tale ( noun )

1. A spoken or written account of an event or events.
2. A piece of gossip or rumor, often fabricated or exaggerated.
3. A legend or traditional story.

Origin:

Old english talu, tale, of germanic origin; related to dutch taal and german zahl "number".

Examples:

1. She told tales of her travels.
2. The tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
3. The tale of Cinderella is a classic fairytale.
4. He heard tales of the ghost in the old mansion.
5. The tale of the lost city was just a myth.

(As a verb)

Tale ( verb )

1. A spoken or written account of an event or events.
2. A piece of gossip or rumor, often fabricated or exaggerated.
3. A legend or traditional story.

Origin:

Old english talu, tale, of germanic origin; related to dutch taal and german zahl "number".

Examples:

1. She told tales of her travels.
2. The tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
3. The tale of Cinderella is a classic fairytale.
4. He heard tales of the ghost in the old mansion.
5. The tale of the lost city was just a myth.