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legend |
3 definitions found 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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