STORY (2)

story (2). Story, v.t. to relate, tell, describe, range in order

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Sto″ry, n. [[OE. storie, OF. estoire, F. histoire, fr. L. historia. See History.]] 1. 1. A narration or recital of that which has occurred; a description of past events; a history; a statement; a record.
One malcontent who did indeed get a name in story. Barrow. Venice, with its unique city and its Impressive story. Ed. Rev. The four great monarchies make the subject of ancient story. Sir W. Temple. 2. 2. The relation of an incident or minor event; a short narrative; a tale; especially, a fictitious narrative less elaborate than a novel; a short romance. Addison.
3. 3. A euphemism or child's word for “a lie;” a fib; as, to tell a story.