An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E. storie, from O.Fr. estorie, estoire “story, chronicle, history,” from L.L. storia, shortened from L. historia “history, account, tale, story,” → history.

Etymology (PE): Dâstân “story, fable, romance.”