First Known Use: 14th century
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1fable
noun fa·ble \ˈfā-bəl\
: a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson
: a story or statement that is not true
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Origin of FABLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fabula conversation, story, play, from fari to speak — more at ban
2fable
verb
fa·bledfa·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of FABLE
intransitive verb
archaic : to tell fables
transitive verb
: to talk or write about as if true
— fa·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
First Known Use of FABLE
14th century
FABLE Defined for Kids
fable
noun fa·ble \ˈfā-bəl\
Definition of FABLE for Kids
1
: a story that is not true
2
: a story in which animals speak and act like people and which is usually meant to teach a lesson
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