legend

[leg·end]

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.

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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.

Noun
brief description accompanying an illustration

Noun
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

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.

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

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

n.
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.

v. t.
To tell or narrate, as a legend.

Legend

Leg"end , n. [OE. legende, OF. legende, F. l'82gende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr. 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.

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.

Legend

Leg"end, v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.

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.

To tell or narrate, as a legend.

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Usage Examples

It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend.

Even at the United Nations, where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices, the expanse of glass in individual offices is said to be a dead giveaway as to rank. Five windows are excellent, one window not so great.

This is like my dad's race team where we had one Legend car. If we wrecked it, we couldn't race the next week unless we had enough parts to put it back together again.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend.

Legend remains victorious in spite of history.

He's a legend and I respect his work, so I went down and paid my respects when Charlton was on the set. He was nice but I think he lied a little. He said it was an honour to be in a movie with me, but I don't believe it.

I intend to explode the myths about myself and get down to the real truth about the legend that is Batman.