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   legend

   /ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd/

   noun

   • 1. a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated: "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 to 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. 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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   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.

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   Legend, originally denoting a story concerning the life of a saint, is applied to any fictitious story, sometimes involving the supernatural, and usually concerned with a real person, place, or other subject: the legend of the Holy Grail.

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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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   legend, originally denoting a story concerning the life of a saint, is applied to any fictitious story, sometimes involving the supernatural, and usually concerned with a real person, place, or other subject: the legend of the Holy Grail.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › legendLegend - definition of legend by The Free Dictionary

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   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. 4. a person whose fame or notoriety makes him or her a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits.

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

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   Definition of legend noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www-merriam--webster-com-ssl.access.yonsei.ac.kr › dictionary › legendLegend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 29, 2023 · 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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › legendLegend Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

11. www.britannica.com › art › legend-literatureLegend | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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    May 18, 2024 · A legend in literature is a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint. Some legends are the unique property of the place or person that they depict.