legend

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. Source: opted

2. n. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature. Source: opted

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

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. Source: opted

5. v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend. Source: opted

6. n. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events Source: wordnet

7. n. brief description accompanying an illustration Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

9. To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall. Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events Source: ecdict

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