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Webster 1913 Edition


Narrative

Nar′ra-tive

,
Adj.
[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

,
Noun.
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
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Narrative

NARRATIVE

,
Adj.
1.
Relating the particulars of an event or transaction; giving a particular or continued account.
2.
Apt or inclined to relate stories, or to tell particulars of events; story-telling.
But wise through time and narrative with age.