legend (Meaning)

Wordnet

legend (n)

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

brief description accompanying an illustration

Webster

legend (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.

A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.

Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.

An inscription, motto, or title, esp. one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon an heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

Webster

legend (v. t.)

To tell or narrate, as a legend.

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a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events, brief description accompanying an illustrationThat which is appointed to be read; especially, a chronic

scale, table,caption, key,guide,

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King Arthur is a legendary figure from British history who is said to have led the Knights of the Round Table.

The legend of Robin Hood tells the story of an outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.

The Loch Ness Monster is a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland.

Bigfoot is a legendary creature said to be a large, hairy humanoid that lives in the forests of North America.