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Definition of Legend
1. Noun. A story about mythical or supernatural beings or events.
Examples of category: Grail, Holy Grail, Sangraal, King Arthur's Round Table, Round Table, Hagiology, Midas, Sisyphus, Tristan, Tristram, Iseult, Isolde
Generic synonyms: Story
Specialized synonyms: Arthurian Legend
Derivative terms: Fabulist, Fabulous, Legendary
2. Noun. Brief description accompanying an illustration.
Generic synonyms: Title
Group relationships: Illustration
Derivative terms: Caption
Definition of Legend
1. n. That which is appointed to be read; especially, a chronicle or register of the lives of saints, formerly read at matins, and in the refectories of religious houses.
2. v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend.
Definition of Legend
1. Noun. A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events. ¹
2. Noun. A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree. ¹
3. Noun. A leading protagonist in a historical legend. ¹
4. Noun. A person of extraordinary accomplishment. ¹
5. Noun. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc. ¹
6. Noun. The text on a coin. ¹
7. Noun. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a cover story. ¹
8. Noun. (UK Irish Australia NZ colloquial slang) A worthy friend. ¹
9. Verb. (archaic transitive) To tell or narrate; to recount. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Legend
1. an unverified story from earlier times [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Legend
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Breton