n. & v.
--n.
1. a a story, esp. a supernatural one, not based on fact. b a tale, esp. with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
2 (collect.) myths and legendary tales (in fable).
3 a a false statement; a lie. b a thing only supposed to exist.
--v.
1. intr. tell fictitious tales.
2 tr. describe fictitiously.
3 tr. (as fabled adj.) celebrated in fable; famous, legendary.
Derivatives:
fabler n.
Etymology: ME f. OF fabler f. L fabulari f. fabula discourse f. fari speak