NARRATIVES

Noun

narratives

plural of narrative

Source: Wiktionary


NARRATIVE

Nar"ra*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. narratif.]

1. Of or pertaining to narration; relating to the particulars of an event or transaction.

2. Apt or inclined to relate stories, or to tell particulars of events; story-telling; garrulous. But wise through time, and narrative with age. Pope.

Nar"ra*tive, n.

Definition: That which is narrated; the recital of a story; a continuous account of the particulars of an event or transaction; a story. Cyntio was much taken with my narrative. Tatler.

Syn.

– Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; narration; story; tale. See Account.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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