taleˈbearing noun and adjective

taleˈ-teller noun

1. A teller of stories, narrator
2. A talebearer

taleˈ-telling noun

be in a (or one) tale (archaic)

To be in full agreement

old wives' tale

1. A superstitious or misleading story, explanation or precept
2. Any extraordinary tale that makes demands on one's credulity

tell a tale

To disclose something important

tell one's (or its) own tale

To speak for oneself or itself

tell tales

To gossip or pass on (discreditable) information about others, to be a talebearer

tell tales out of school

To reveal confidential matters