Английский Этимологический словарь - story (1)

- "account of some happening," 12c., from O.Fr. estorie, from L.L. storia and L. historia "history, account, tale, story," from Gk. historia "history, record, inquiry," from historein "inquire," from histor "wise man, judge." Not differentiated from history till 1500s. As a euphemism for "lie" it dates from 1697. Story-teller is from 1709. Story of my life "sad truth" first recorded 1938.