HERSTORY

PRONUNCIATION: (HUHR-stuh-ree)

MEANING: noun: History as seen from a woman’s point of view, one that doesn’t obscure women’s role.

ETYMOLOGY: A blend of her + history, from Latin histor (learned), ultimately from the Indo-European root weid- (to see), which is also the source of guide, wise, vision, advice, idea, story, and polyhistor. Earliest documented use: 1970.
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CHER'S TORY - pop singer goes into British politics

HEARSTORY - why you take your kids to the library Reading Hour

HERO STORY - Leander will tell you all about it if you ask