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storied

adjective sto·ried \ ˈstȯr-ēd \

Definition of storied

1 : decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history
  • a storied tapestry
2 : having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history
  • a storied institution

First Known Use of storied

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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storied

adjective \ ˈstȯr-ēd \
variants: or storeyed

Definition of storied

: having stories —used in combination
  • a two-storied house

First Known Use of storied

1624

in the meaning defined above

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