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folktale

folk tale

noun
1.
a tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people.
2.
any belief or story passed on traditionally, especially one considered to be false or based on superstition.
Also, folk·tale.
Also called folk story.


Origin:
1890–95
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folktale

noun
a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk 
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