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   leg·end

   /ˈlejənd/

   noun

   • 1. a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated: "the legend of King Arthur" Similar mythsagaepicfolk talefolk storytraditional storytalestoryfairy talenarrativefableromancefolkloreloremythologyfantasyoral historytraditionfolk traditionold wives' talestechnical:mythosmythusinformal:yarn
   • ▪ the story of a saint's life: historical "the mosaics illustrate the Legends of the Saints"
   • 2. an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field: "the man was a living legend" Similar celebritystarsuperstariconfamous persongreatgeniusphenomenonluminarygiantbig nameinformal:celebmegastar
   • 3. an inscription, especially on a coin or medal. Similar captioninscriptiondedicationmottoslogandeviceheadingheadtitlewordingsubtitlesubheadingrubriccolophon
   • ▪ a caption: "a picture of a tiger with the legend, “Go ahead, make my day.”"
   • ▪ the wording on a map or diagram explaining the symbols used: "see legend under Fig. 1" Similar explanationkeycodeciphertable of symbolsguideglossary

   adjective

   • 1. very well known: "his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘story of a saint's life’): from Old French legende, from medieval Latin legenda ‘things to be read’, from Latin legere ‘read’. legend (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 17th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legendLegend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LEGEND is a story coming down from the past; especially : one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable. How to use legend in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEGEND definition: 1. a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that…. Learn more.

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   a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. Antonyms: fact. the body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan: the winning of the West in American legend.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › legendLegend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A legend is a larger-than-life story that gets passed down from one generation to the next — like the legends of Beowulf, Robin Hood, or even Big Foot. Legend comes from the Latin legere, "to read."

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A legend is a story that people talk about, concerning people, places, or events that exist or are famous at the present time. The incident has since become a family legend. His frequent brushes with death are the stuff of legend among the press.

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   legend. ( ˈlɛdʒənd) n. 1. a popular story handed down from earlier times whose truth has not been ascertained. 2. a group of such stories: the Arthurian legend. 3. a modern story that has taken on the characteristics of a traditional legendary tale.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlegend noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈledʒənd/ [countable, uncountable] a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story synonym myth. The film is based on the legend of Robin Hood. the heroes of Greek legend. Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god. compare urban myth. Culture Arthurian legend.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlegend noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈlɛdʒənd/. [countable, uncountable] a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story synonym myth the legend of Robin Hood the heroes of Greek legend Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god. see urban legend.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEGEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    LEGEND definition: 1. an old story or set of stories from ancient times: 2. a famous person: . Learn more.

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    LEGEND meaning: 1 : a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true; 2 : a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well