tales /ˈteɪliːz/noun 3forms 4phrases 2 noun3 •A person available to fill vacancies in a jury. •A writ to summon people to court to fill vacancies in a jury. •A book or register of people available to fill jury vacancies. formstalaisim · taleisim · talesim · taleysim Phrases with tales tell talesTo lie, to be making false claims. tell tales out of schoolTo reveal confidential or sensitive information; to gossip.