legend
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Legend \Leg"end\, v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
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.] [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
2.A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
3.Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable. [1913 Webster]
And in this legend all that glorious deed Read, whilst you arm you.— Fairfax.[1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
Golden legend. See under Golden. [1913 Webster]