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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Legend \Leg"end\, v. t.
To tell or narrate, as a legend. --Bp. Hall.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Legend \Leg"end\ (l[e^]j"[e^]nd or l[=e]"j[e^]nd; 277), n. [OE.
legende, OF legende, F. l['e]gende, LL legenda, fr L.
legendus to be read, fr legere to read, gather; akin to Gr
le`gein to gather, speak. Cf {Collect}, {Dialogue},
{Lesson}, {Logic}.]
1. 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. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous
nature. --Addison.
3. Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not
verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
And in this legend all that glorious deed Read,
whilst you arm you --Fairfax.
4. 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.
{Golden legend}. See under {Golden}.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
legend
n 1: a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
[syn: {fable}]
2: brief description accompanying an illustration [syn: {caption}]
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