Thesaurus: legend

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1. 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.
2. n. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.
3. n. Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
4. 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.
5. v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend.
6. n. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
7. n. brief description accompanying an illustration
8. 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. To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.
9. To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.
10. n:100 n. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events