Definition of Legend

1. Noun. A story about mythical or supernatural beings or events.

Exact synonyms: Fable
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.
Exact synonyms: Caption
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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legato
legator
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legatos
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legbreakers
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legend (current term)
legend in one's own lunchtime
legendaire
legendaria
legendaries
legendarily
legendariness
legendarium
legendary
legendary creature
legendize
legendized
legendizes
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legendries

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