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(kōnt; Fr kōnt)

noun pl. contes

a short fictional story; often, esp., a tale more imaginative or didactic than realistic in emphasis

Origin: Fr < conter: see count

noun pl. conti

count

Origin: It

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noun pl. contes contes

A short story or novella.
A medieval narrative tale.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French conter, to relate, recount; see count¹

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