The History Behind the Definition of a 'String'

Question

I have never thought about until recently, but I\'m not sure why we call strings strings. I am a .NET programmer, but I believe the concept of strings exist in

Answer 1

A string is a sequence of discrete objects (usually char).

Given that, I would probably venture a guess that it may have to do with a metaphor related to "string of pearls". Each bead on the string is a single character.