parable
The origin and history of parable.
Etymology
From Greek parabole ("comparison") via Latin and Old French — a doublet of "parabola" and "palaver."
The origin and history of parable.
From Greek parabole ("comparison") via Latin and Old French — a doublet of "parabola" and "palaver."
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